About this opportunity
Sanford Health lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Home Health - Full Time opportunity in syracuse, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Senior Care TeamJoin our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS NE Syracuse Ctr Location: Syracuse, NE Address: 1622 Walnut St, Syracuse, NE 68446, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 30.00 Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 Pay Info: $10,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes. New grads welcomed!What You'll TreatOrthopedic conditionsPost-surgical rehabilitationNeurological diagnosesBalance and fall preventionGeneral deconditioning and weaknessChronic disease managementLong-term care and skilled nursing residentsHome health patients (if applicable)What Makes This Team SpecialCollaborative interdisciplinary care teamSupportive leadership and clinical resourcesOpportunities for mentorship and growthFlexible scheduling options (position permitting)Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfactionMeaningful relationships with patients and familiesWhat's In It For YouCompetitive compensationAdvancement opportunitiesContinuing education supportClinical mentorship and developmentVarious education assistance programsDirect access to your earnings dailyRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adultsSchedule DetailsFull-Time, 30-35 hours per week working with our Auburn/Syracuse skilled nursing facilities and area home health.Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.Job SummaryAssists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested. Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.QualificationsAppropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.BenefitsGood Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.Req Number: R- Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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syracuse, NE, 68446, US
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