Clinic Director Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview $1,500 sign-on bonus Grow your career Here, you---ll
find advanced training, opportunities for promotion, and great
benefits --- all while making a real difference in the lives of
seniors EmpowerMe Wellness --- and our subsidiary companies ONR and
EverSpring Pharmacy --- are on a mission to improve the lives of
seniors and all we serve We provide fully integrated on-site
therapy, diagnostic lab testing, pharmacy services, and more at
senior living communities nationwide. Our compassionate,
experienced team of nearly 3,000 clinicians and professionals focus
on health and wellness solutions in 36 states and counting. You can
find out more about us at empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics
will be transitioning to the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.)
Responsibilities As a Clinic Director, Occupational Therapist
Assistant, you will be responsible for providing, under the
direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions
in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's
qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. You
will also contribute to program development, quality improvement,
and problem-solving in accordance with company-wide policies and
clinical initiatives, to optimize each patient---s functional
well-being and satisfaction. Provide clinically appropriate
therapeutic intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive
to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by
physician orders in accordance with the standards set by the
American Occupational Therapy Association, the state of employment,
and the company Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other
disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients Observe,
effectively document, and provide routine feedback to the Physical
Therapist, patient/family, and other patient care personnel
regarding treatment effect, progression, the accomplishment of
short- and long-term goals, and discharge plans Assist in training
and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or community staff, as
well as students, in relation to rehabilitation therapy Communicate
professionally, clearly and maintain a good working relationship
with physicians, care staff, the administrative team, and
interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met Ensure
documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a timely,
thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with state
guidelines and company policy Performs all aspects of patient care
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors; manages and operates
equipment safely and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness
and safety Maintain professional expertise through continued
education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the
provision of specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness
educational resources when available Contribute to the development
of the physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best
practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in-services and
other educational training in compliance with federal and state
professional requirements Participate in infection control,
departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire
safety programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend
departmental / company training as requested, and provides positive
contributions to interdepartmental discussions Achieve productivity
goals and expectations as identified by the Company Treat patients
and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address
the psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs
of patients and their families Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines
and protects confidentiality at all times Offers to assist other
staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team
functions including special projects Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy
Assistant program with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation
in senior care communities or related settings is preferred Current
licensure, in good standing, as an Occupational Therapist in the
state or be eligible for a temporary license with supervision based
on current state guidelines Basic Life Support/CPR certification
Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems
Demonstrate proficiency in occupational therapy modalities and ADLs
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with the
heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the
best care possible Passion to achieve results through
self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense
of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to
find/recommend solutions to problems Sense of professional
curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend
solutions to problems Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have
the ability to motivate others to do the same Conduct oneself in a
professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively
perform conflict intervention and resolution Must exhibit and
promote a high level of professionalism, customer service, and
friendliness in all interactions with employees, patients, and
visitors throughout the organization What We Offer For Full Time
Employees: -401 K -Full Benefits -PTO -HSA and FSA -Life and
Disability Insurance -EAP -Career Advancement Opportunities and
Cross Training Opportunities -Recognition Programs -FUN and much
more This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to
discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Springfield , Clinic Director Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA, Executive , Springfield, Missouri
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