Occupational Therapists in Columbus (2 positions)

COMPANY NAME:
RehabCare

JOB TITLE:
Occupational Therapist - Regency Manor
JOB APPLY URL: http://tinyurl.com/7bv6fmo

JOB TITLE:
Occupational Therapist - Rehab Care
JOB APPLY URL: http://tinyurl.com/7utael5

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At RehabCare we work with patients who need rehabilitation services at over 1,800 locations across the country. We are passionate about helping people regain their lives and we are just as passionate about offering our therapists state-of-the-art training and unmatched career opportunities. If you are ready to make a difference in a patient’s life by joining the nation’s largest provider of rehabilitation services, click here. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated health care professionals that pride themselves in providing quality patient care. Our facilities have a prominent reputation in the community for providing excellent rehabilitation services.

After evaluating your resident's condition, you'll develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery.

Responsibilities
* Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
* Assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records.
* Document resident care in accordance with Kindred, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
* Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
* Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
* Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Valid and current Occupational Therapy license or equivalent, in the state(s) where services are rendered.

Director of Sales & Marketing at Kindred Healthcare

COMPANY NAME:
Kindred Healthcare

JOB TITLE:
District Director Sales & Marketing- Ohio District

JOB APPLY URL: http://tinyurl.com/7on6rtx

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
About the Opportunity:
Develops and implements sales strategies to increase referrals, admissions and market share in the Region.

Essential Functions:
* Provides facility admissions personnel and marketing Liaisons with training and education necessary to achieve company goals and objectives.
* Analyzes territory and customer requirements and determines need for sales focus and penetration.
* Creates new relationships with insurance, financial, legal and medical professionals, senior organizations, appropriate special interest groups, hospital discharge planners, and other community-based referral sources which result in utilization of facility services.
* Monitors mechanisms to measure staff performance and results and ensures teamwork occurs, goals are met, recognition is given or corrective action is taken, as warranted.
* Develops quarterly sales forecast and plan.
* Prepares and submits Kindred sales tracking reports to the Region and Corporate offices.
* Maintains a database of medical contracts/community resources along with knowledge of industry trends and legislative/regulatory issues and communicates this information to facility staff and community contacts
* Assess and develop sales strategies for multiple locations and determines needs for each and creates sales plan and focus accordingly.
* Performs other tasks as assigned.
* Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
* Ability to travel extensively and manage a flexible work schedule.
* Skilled in analytical evaluation.
* Knowledge of, or ability to learn federal and state reimbursement programs guidelines and programs (Medicare & Medicaid).

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Three years experience managing a sales force. Two years of experience in marketing/sales for long term care facilities.
*Kindred Healthcare proudly supports Affirmative Action. Drug-free work environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4.2 billion. At December 31, 2009, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 621 locations in 41 states, including 83 long-term acute care hospitals, 222 skilled nursing centers and a contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Services, which served 316 non-affiliated facilities. Kindred’s 54,100 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.
INDUSTRY: Health Services
JOB CATEGORY: Health Care (Counseling, Medical, Nursing, Child Care)
v2 JOB CATEGORY: Healthcare Support

Kindred Healthcare: Activities Director- Trans Care & Rehab

JOB APPLY URL:
http://tinyurl.com/3fvtdqa

JOB TITLE:
Activities Director- Trans Care & Rehab-Franklin Woods

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4.2 billion. At December 31, 2009, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 621 locations in 41 states, including 83 long-term acute care hospitals, 222 skilled nursing centers and a contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Services, which served 316 non-affiliated facilities. Kindred’s 54,100 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary: Through comprehensive assessment and evaluation, develops program of activity therapy from a holistic approach to meet the needs of a diverse resident population.

Essential Functions:

• Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests.
• Based on findings develops an individualized program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident.
• Completes MDS, RAPS in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools.
• Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity care plans for effectiveness, through participation records, etc.
• Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.
• Utilizes the "biopsychosocial" model to create meaningful activities for individuals.
• As an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizes cutting edge models of approach, such as music therapy, pet therapy, aroma-therapy, therapeutic touch, etc. to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain.
• Assists in evaluating efficacy of interventions for nursing and physician action.
• Develops a variety of activity "tracks" to appeal to a heterogeneous resident population, including assorted lifestyle desires (such as individuals who prefer self-initiated activities), cultural diversity and age-appropriate choices.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Assists residents and staff in orientation to time and place by strategic use of center-wide bulletin boards and appropriate holiday decorations or reminders.
• Arranges for speakers, presenters, advocates and clergy to interact with individuals and groups of residents.
• Supports residents' needs and desires through 1:1 interaction, small group activity and large group meetings.
• Organizes resident activities into a clear format (calendars and other communication tools) as a resource residents and staff can refer to.
• Assists residents and guests to activities with the help of direct care staff
• Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available or appropriate.
• Provides a venue for resident activism through the resident council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to Executive Director and appropriate department heads.
• Together with the Social Services Director, provides a venue for family involvement through the family council process.
• Takes comprehensive minutes at resident council meetings, and keeps files in safe, confidential storage.
• Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
• Fosters sense of community with the center environment.
• Supervises Resident Activity Assistants.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Clinical Functions:

• Collaborates with Rehabilitation Department to arrange activities that promote functional independence (Example: Provides range of motion activity plan with and for restorative nursing services).
• Communicates relevant data to other disciplines, such as providing information on fluid and snack intake at activities to nutrition services.
• Through in-service training, educates all staff members on approaches and models.
• Collaborates with social services personnel in developing intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns
• Consults with Interdisciplinary Team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance or symptoms of a mood disorder, making recommendations based on observed and documented interests and needs.
• Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, and reflects analysis of effectiveness and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.
• Utilizes Quality Indicators/Quality Measures Report to evaluate program efficacy for individuals and overall performance; makes program changes when needed.
• Assists resident/family and social services with discharge planning, by providing insights on effective activity interventions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skill in team building, collaborating with other disciplines
• Articulate writing skills
• Good oral communication techniques
• Ability to assess resident moods and revise approach accordingly
• Willing to advocate for resident needs and desires, protect resident rights
• Knowledge in variety of activity approaches
• Willingness to learn about areas that impact resident population, i.e. dementia
• Builds rapport easily
• Enjoys working with diverse populations
• Desire to improve, learn new methods
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Service Excellence Requirements:

• Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for Service Excellence within the Center and influences others to take action.
• Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients and residents through empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
• Enriches the Center culture by having fun.
• Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
• Effectively addresses customer concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Qualifications:
Education:

• BS in Recreation Therapy preferred or
• Bachelor's degree in human service field, with relevant experience* or
• BS in Occupational Therapy, with relevant experience or
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant , with relevant experience* or
• Associate degree in human service field, with relevant experience *or
• Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific) AND must have worked full time under the supervision of licensed recreational therapist or certified activity director in a long term care setting for a minimum of one year.
• If no state-specific certification program exists may have high school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full time in a patient activity program in a health care setting. Must have completed 6 credits of college courses, including 1 English course in composition, technical or report writing, and one course in area of Art/Recreational Programming, Science or Management with a passing grade.

Licenses/Certification:

• Certified Recreation Therapist preferred or
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or
• Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state specific)

[It is recommended that the hiring entity provide opportunities for national certification.]

Experience:

• * Two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full time in a patient activity program in a health care setting.
• Experience in management/administrative duties preferred

INDUSTRY: Health Services
JOB CATEGORY: Health Care (Counseling, Medical, Nursing, Child Care)
v2 JOB CATEGORY: Healthcare Support Worker
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Employee
FULLTIME/PARTTIME: FULLTIME
JOB PAYMENT:
SALARY RANGE: 0-0
EDUCATION: CERTIFICATION

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COUNTRY: US
STATE/PROVINCE: US-OH
CITY: Columbus
ZIP CODE: 43085
JOB# (REQUISITION NO): 080788

Talbert House and Centerpoint Health

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REGISTERED NURSE

DRIVER INTERVENTION PROGRAM (Job Code: 260-3)

Position: RN P-2 (00502)

Company: Talbert House

This on-call position is one evening/month from 4-10 p.m. This position requires an Associate’s degree, Ohio RN license, and one year of experience with signs and symptoms of substance abuse. The preferred candidate will have four years of hospital, residential or AoD treatment program experience.

Job Overview: To have the ability to quantify the presence of a life-threatening withdrawal, withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens; any of which can lead to death. RN to train the staff on what to look for if symptoms appear during the program. Complete the intake questionnaire with the clients and perform mental status exam relevant to signs and symptoms of drug withdrawal. Take clients blood pressure, check pulse and go over medication rules and requirements. This is to assist in sorting out individuals with high blood pressure and not properly medicated verses possible drug withdrawal. Complete all documentation.

HEALTH-SOURCE OF OHIO LEASED SERVICES (Job Code: 7010-4)

Position: CSP P-2 (302073)

Company: Centerpoint Health

This is a part-time (24 hrs/wk), first shift position. Work days are Monday through Friday with some evening hours. Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Marriage and Family with a LISW license or License in Psychology and two (2) years post degree experience in a Behavioral Health environment and provision of assessments/diagnosis, treatment planning, and counseling services. Preferred candidate will have at least three (3) years experience in provision of group, individual, or family therapy, and experience working in a medical office milieu and with demonstrated competency in Alcohol and other Drugs scope of service. A valid current driver's license and insurance is required to travel to rural locations for service delivery and/or trainings or meetings. Microsoft Office computer skills and data entry into electronic health records (EHR) system of leasing agency are required.

Job Overview: Provide Individual and Group treatment for Individuals and Families. Will perform assessments and treatment planning, using of best practice treatment pathways in an integrated medical clinic. Will be responsible for all clinical documentation and coordination of care with other providers. Position may also provide training to other agency providers.

PROJECT PASS (Job Code: 460-73)

Position: CSP P-2 (02365)

Company: Talbert House

This position is a modified full time position (employment is based on 42 weeks per year/1664 hours and follows a school schedule). Hours are first shift, Monday through Friday. Requires Master's degree in Social Work plus LISW licensure with supervisorial role in 90 days. Preferred candidate will have at least one (1) year school-based mental health experience. Also requires computer skill in Microsoft Office. Must be able to climb stairs and work in fast paced school environment. A valid driver's license and current auto insurance are also required for transporting clients to appointments and/or social activities. During the first eight weeks of employment, new hire must complete an internal training and pass a competency test on electronic clinical documentation software (CATT).

Job Overview: Provide school-based counseling and case management to youth population (carrying a caseload of 15-18 clients), and coordinate treatment with school, community, and family. Will also complete diagnostic assessments, engage in home visitation and treatment planning, provide effective clinical supervision to 1-6 social workers seeking independent licensure, and accurately assess clinical training and supervision needs. The successful candidate will enable staff to use creative intervention to assist in meeting client's needs, provide clinical direction, and participate in providing in-service training to other treatment team members.

(NEW!) CHILD AND FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT WESTERN HILLS (Job Code: 3005-4)

Position: CSM A-3 (304064)

Company: Centerpoint Health

This is a full time, first shift position working Monday through Friday. Requires equivalent of Bachelor's degree and work with children and family providing community case management services. Course work in Child Development, Mental Health, or Criminal Justice with a Mental Health Certificate only; one year case management experience or service provider experience in child mental health and child development; or license in social work or counseling is preferred. Must have basic computer skills. New hire must be able to meet the Agency's requirements for documentation and utilization. A valid driver’s license and current auto insurance are required. During the first 8 weeks of employment, new hire must complete training and pass competency test on electronic clinical documentation software (CATT).

Job Overview: Incumbent will perform all duties associated with CPST community case management, i.e., work with a caseload of clients, provide services specific to level of care established, and other duties associated with monitoring, referral, linkage, advocacy, education, etc. Provide support to clients and families, assist clients with daily living skills, provide referrals within the system when necessary. Documentation of interventions in electronic documentation system. Will work in home, school, and agency settings.

Physical Requireme New hire must be able to life and carry items up to 10 pounds and other objects nts:for clients when they are not able to. New hire's must be able to climb three flights of stairs in a building that does not have an elevator. New hire must be able to have their own vehicle, to use for assisting clients out into the community and meet Agency requirements for driver’s license. New hire must be able to meet the Agency's requirements for documentation and utilization.