The PRN Occupational Therapist Reports to Therapy Manager/Director of Nursing for Home Health. Evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive occupational therapy modalities/regimes to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician. Focus on compensatory techniques to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients. To delineate the scope of services provided by the Occupational Therapy Services program offered by the Agency. Assist with coordination and collaboration of obtaining DME and safety devices with patient/family/and health care team members.

• 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
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results
• Must have a valid OH Driver's license and have a good driving record

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing 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.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

 Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

 Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Occupational Therapist at Otterbein!

**Now Offering DailyPay**

 Overview

Otterbein is a not-for-profit, faith-based Hospice that is a national leader and innovator in elderly care services.  

The Hospice Care Navigator is responsible for developing, maintaining and executing a Marketing and Sales Plan in support of the Otterbein Hospice group and growing census. This includes managing all activities associated with the sales process from the initial connection with a referral contact, and/or their families, through informationals and ultimately enrollment in hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the contact and leads database.
• Grow Census to exceed budget. 
• Establish relationships with key referral contacts (doctors, nurses, social workers, ministers, hospital administrators, senior center liaisons, etc.).
• Make outbound calls to drive on campus or on location appointments, conduct appointments to complete the process; and represent Otterbein at various public functions.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a detailed “Marketing and Sales Plan” – inclusive of programs to improve sales, internal and external events and programs, etc. Track and report on the source of referrals and build the sales plan to reflect this distribution and add new referral sources.
• Educate the public, Otterbein partners, and potential and actual referral sources on end of life, advance directives and hospice eligibility and hospice care. 

Qualifications

• B.S. in Health Care, Social Work, or Marketing or Business Management preferred, or equivalent experience. 
• Valid state of Ohio RN or LPN license
• Licensure/Certification: Ohio Driver’s license
• 2+ years of sales/referral marketing experience preferably in hospice. 
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and possess excellent communication skills (listening, writing and speaking).
• Must be able to communicate with older persons (and associated families) who may be ill, disabled and/or emotional.
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize and utilize effective time management skills and be flexible to adjust to impromptu situations on a regular basis.

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing 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.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Hospice Care Navigator at Otterbein!