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Occupational Therapist - Otterbein Staffing Agency

Otterbein Senior Life

Tipp City, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66–$99 Per Week
SKILLS
Assisted Living, CPR Certification, Case Management, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Community Support, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Director of Nursing (DON), Educational Accreditation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Education, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Human Health, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nonprofit, Nursing Management, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Nursing, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Treatment Plan, United States Public Health Service
LOCATION
Tipp City, OH
POSTED
2 days ago
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Take control of your work schedule with *Otterbein Staffing Agency (OSA)* and earn some of the highest wages in the industry! The benefits of joining the *OSA* team include the following:
* Access to open shifts at Otterbein's independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
* You choose when and where to work, while feeling appreciated and making a difference!
* Increase your income potential.
* Connect with a supportive community.
* Define your own career path and scheduling preferences.
*Overview:*
*Otterbein Staffing Agency* is looking for caring and compassionate *Occupational Therapist** *to join our team! Experience a sense of stability by working for an organization that has over 110 years of history caring for seniors. *You will have a choice of where, when and how frequently you work. *
At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a *Partner in Caring.* Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.
Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.
Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.
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*Schedule: PRN*
*Pay: $99-$66 per visit and weekend differentials*
Responsibilities
* Performs initial evaluation and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients' ongoing needs and in accordance with physician orders.
* Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary.
* Provides skilled occupational therapy modalities within the therapy scope of practice.
* Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
* Participates in case conference to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, etc.
* Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course medical therapy.
* Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient's/family's cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences.
* Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in planned and delegated services performed for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards and assuring patient care needs are met.
* Supervision includes regularly scheduled patient record reviews, conferences and a visit to the patient's home with or without the COTA present at least every 30 days unless state laws require more frequently.
* Plans discharge appropriately; provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs.
* Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations and Agency's policies and procedures regarding patient care.
* Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and in timely manner regarding patient changes in status, findings or needs.
* Notifies the physician, the Director of Nursing and other health care team members of any changes in the patient's condition and the need to modify the plan of care.
* Maintains currency of knowledge and skills.
* Participates in the Agency's Quality Improvement program.
* Attends Agency meetings and in-services as required.
* Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.
* Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times.
Qualifications
* *Education*: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or,
* Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
Association; or,
* Has two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a
proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service except for those individuals initially licensed by the State or seeking qualification as an Occupational Therapist
after December 31, 1977
* *Licensure/Certification:* Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist for the State of Ohio
* *Experience:* Minimum of two (2) years' experience as an Occupational Therapist
* Occupational Therapists who supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) must have two (2)
years home care experience and one (1) year supervisory experience
* Current CPR card
*Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife?*
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior living options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of Lifestyle Communities, revolutionary Small House Neighborhoods, Home Health, and Hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
Nearly 30% of your life is spent at work. Why not love your job? Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a *Occupational Therapist *with Otterbein Staffing Agency.

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