Job Description
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT)
$10,000 Sign On Bonus
THE WHAT
Are you an occupational therapist looking for flexibility, freedom and fun? If so, we want you! Ancora Home Health and Hospice is in need of a motivated occupational therapist who is enthusiastic about providing quality care to community members needing assistance with improving their activities of daily living.
Our patients have a variety of conditions and needs, including post-surgical, orthopedic, stroke and other neurological diseases.
Flexible scheduling allows you to build a schedule of your dreams, and our mentorship program is as hands-on (or off!) as needed, providing you with the right amount of support.
THE WHO
Ancora Home Health and Hospice is part of Aegis Healthcare, a company specializing in providing premium post-acute continuum of care services unknown to exist elsewhere.
Through continuous innovation and improvement, our fast-growing company provides opportunities for career development and growth for those seeking leadership positions.
THE WHY
Our mission is simple : Provide high-quality, compassionate care. By living our values of Character, Experience & Trust, both personally and professionally, our employees are making a difference in our communities and in the lives of those we serve.
It's the Ancora difference.
THE FUN
You spend a good portion of your life working, so why not enjoy the people and place you call the office? In addition to the usual reasons people come to work (compensation, benefits, snacks), we have an employee experience program that truly sets us apart.
We believe in the importance of having a work-life balance and want you to enjoy all that life has to offer. Flight to Hawaii?
Skydiving? Broadway play? You choose it - the experience is yours!
THE FINER DETAILS
Health Benefits - we have them!
- Comprehensive Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
Career Benefits - the sky is the limit!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Continued Training and Education
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Financial Benefits - life happens!
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
Personal Benefits - you deserve a break!
- Paid Time Off
- Aegis Experience Rewards Program
Be The Difference - because you can!
- Thrive on establishing high level standards
- Commit to professionalism while performing job duties and responsibilities
- Have a positive attitude
- Be a team player and a problem solver
- Possess honesty and integrity
Job Responsibilities - you knew they were coming!
- Assess patient performance and ability to engage in activities affecting health and well-being
- Select the appropriate OT treatment model, method, and approach to direct interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Assess patient homes and other environments to advise on alterations applicable to their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train on equipment use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers as needed
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short-term treatment goals
Skills and Qualifications - we know you have them!
- Current OT license in the state of practice
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as an OT
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills among different types of personalities
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable automobile
- Proof of current automobile insurance
- Criminal background check clearance / fingerprint clearance
- Negative TB test
- Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements - to strengthen others!
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and / or transferring of a 100-pound patient.
Must possess sight / hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet essential duties of this position.
Mental Requirements - you went to school for this!
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Working Environment - there will be snacks!
Works indoors in agency office and patient homes / care facilities; travel to and from patients is required.
- Sign On Bonus : The first $5,000 paid out on the first check and the other $5,000 paid out at six months with a 2 year commitment.
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