Occupational Therapist or COTA
11/1/2009
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Job Overview
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Location:
Base Pay: N/A
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Employee Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Health Care
Req'd Education: 4 Year Degree
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Contact: Melissa Dishon
Phone: 877-493-3883
Email: Send Email Now
Fax: 479-201-0473
Ref ID: 8481

Company Overview
Aegis is a leading provider of physical, occupational and speech therapy services. Aegis is one of and fastest growing rehabilitation companies in the country with over 1,000 locations. For more information please go to www.aegistherapies.com.

With our years of experience and knowledge in acute rehabilitation-and a true passion for quality-we are able to enhance clinical and/or operational results for acute-care hospitals all across the country.

Together, our staff represents more than 100 years of experience in the post-acute care continuum, with expertise in the areas of planning, marketing, compliance, finance, reimbursement, clinical services, operations, therapy and nursing.

Our company has the tools and programs to meet your needs and ensure your hospital's financial integrity. And our passion for quality translates into advanced clinical excellence and increased patient satisfaction.

Our success is driven by the value we create for you and your patients in terms of clinical and/or operational results.

Clinical results-We offer innovative, industry-leading acute rehabilitation programs, including programs designed specifically to help older patients needing therapy. And you can predict your clinical outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction, using our unique rehab outcome measure (ROM).

Operational results-Your hospital will realize measurable improvements in Scorecard numbers when you use our proven tools and programs. These tools include program management and strategic planning, program and product feasibility studies, and new program/service enhancements.

Job Description
With over 1000 locations and 3,500 employees, Aegis Therapies is one of the largest and fastest-growing rehabilitation companies in the country. Our mission at Aegis Therapies is to improve the lives of the people we serve through compassion and innovation in healthcare.

We can only accomplish our mission by having high-caliber therapists and clinicians on our team. Our associates give us their best, and we’re equally committed to giving the best back to them. We provide not only competitive salaries and flexible schedules, but also a selection of benefits:
• Choice of medical plans as well as dental and vision insurance (available the first of the month following start date)
• Generous Associate Time Off (ATO) and family friendly sick leave
• 401(k) plan
• ANNUAL CE ASSISTANCE
• ANNUAL ASSISTANCE WITH LICENSURE FEES/PROF ASSN DUES
• Ongoing clinical support
• Master Clinician program
• Student affiliation sites
• CAREER TRACKS IN BOTH CLINICAL AND OPERATIONS
• Discipline-specific “BOOT CAMP” innovative training programs


The Aegis Difference:

Aegis Therapies has a unique rehabilitation outcome measure (ROM) system. All of our clinicians are credentialed to use this system, which is approved by JCAHO. The Rehab Outcomes Measure has met the criteria for inclusion in the accreditation process and is included on the Joint Commission’s list of acceptable systems.

Aegis Therapies has innovative, industry-leading programs in place. These include:
• older-adult Model of Care – a CD rom and internet based training program
• Freedom Through Functionality (FTF) – a nautilus geriatric strength training program
• Geriatric Enhanced Modalities (GEM) programs – diathermy, ultrasound, e-stim
• Specialized Dementia Management, Medically Complex and library of many other established programs for you to us


Aegis Therapies hires and retains high-quality employees. We hire qualified therapists and retain them at an exceptional rate. This retention results in dependable, consistent relationships between the facility, therapist and patient.

Aegis Therapies promotes a Master Clinician Program. Further your career with this rigorous designation. Where you can optimize the specific clinical expertise, program development skills and/or specialized training.

Aegis Therapies managers have direct access to clinical support. Each local manager has direct access to our corporate Clinical Services Department, providing additional support and resources to ensure the best clinical care.

Aegis Therapies is an advocate for our patients and customers. We keep abreast of ever-changing regulatory issues, we assertively pursue the denial/appeal process, and we can indemnify our customers for therapy denials based on medical necessity.

“Aegis Therapies is an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam era veteran, qualified special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran. “

Job Requirements
Occupational Therapist
Performs evaluations, develops and implements effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with federal, state and professional standards governing the facility and their discipline.
Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy.
• Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required.
• Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with patients, patient’s family members and facility staff.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test, and post-offer employment physical exam if required.
• Must be capable of performing essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have own transportation to travel between sites as needed.
• Must possess computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish specific job duties and assignments.
• Must meet Clinical Competency requirements upon hire and as needed.
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