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The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Englewood, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Occupational Therapist, • Discipline: Therapy, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days Overview: An Occupational Therapist (OT) is a healthcare professional who assists patients in developing, recovering, and improving the skills required for daily living and working. OTs evaluate the physical, psychological, and environmental aspects that affect the patients' ability to perform daily tasks. They work with individuals of all ages, from children with developmental disabilities to elderly patients recovering from surgery or injury. Common Duties and Responsibilities: Assessing Patients: Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities, as well as their environment, to determine the necessary therapeutic interventions. Developing Treatment Plans: Create individualized therapy plans based on the assessment, working with patients to set goals and choose appropriate interventions. Providing Therapy: Assist patients in performing exercises, using adaptive equipment, and practicing tasks to enhance their ability to live independently and safely. Education and Training: Teach patients and their families techniques to improve functional abilities, as well as how to use assistive devices and equipment. Collaborating with Other Healthcare Professionals: Work closely with physical therapists, doctors, nurses, and social workers to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation programs. Monitoring Progress: Regularly evaluate and document patient progress, adjusting therapy plans and goals as necessary. Preventing Injury: Educate patients about ergonomics and proper techniques for avoiding injuries at work, at home, and during physical activity. Maintaining Documentation: Keep accurate records of patient treatments, progress, and outcomes, complying with healthcare regulations and standards. Providing Emotional Support: Support patients in adjusting to their conditions or disabilities, ensuring their mental and emotional well-being is also addressed. Skills and Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Certification and Licensing: Must be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and licensed by the state board in the state of employment. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, patience, attention to detail, ability to work with diverse populations. Experience: Experience in healthcare settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, or home healthcare settings is preferred. States Requiring Certification or Licensing: Occupational therapists must be licensed to practice in all U.S. states. The certification and licensing process varies slightly from state to state, but the following are common requirements: Certification (NBCOT): Occupational therapists are required to pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Once certified, they can apply for licensure in any state. State Licensure: All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories require occupational therapists to hold a valid state license to practice. Each state has its own licensing board that sets specific requirements, including continuing education for license renewal. Some states may have additional regulations, such as: Reciprocity agreements with other states allowing easier transfer of licenses. Continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. Criminal background checks for licensure approval. States with Specific Certification or Additional Requirements: California: Requires passing a state exam in addition to the NBCOT exam. Texas: Requires licensure from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Florida: Requires passing a state law exam. It is important for occupational therapists to review the specific licensing requirements for the state in which they wish to practice. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in clinical or healthcare settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, or private practice. May require travel to patients' homes in home health settings. The Good Life MedStaff Job ID #34795842. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Health:Occupational Therapy,06:00:00-14:00:00 About The Good Life MedStaff We are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want to bring you to The Good Life! Connecting, Caring, and Competing for the best opportunities to help you reach your goals! Benefits • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Referral bonus

Job Description An MSW, currently licensed (if applicable)and registered in the state of practice, who provides medical social services within the scope of MSW practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families. Medical Social Services in the home is performed under the supervision of the Administrator, Director of Nursing. Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Administrator Occupational Exposure Category: B: Limited exposure to blood borne pathogens Responsibilities: • Receives the intake referral information and prepares paperwork/tools necessary., • Obtains all pertinent medical history from patient, family or significant others., • Performs home safety check and environmental assessment of the patient’s home environment., • Performs the socio-psychological evaluation of the support systems available to the patient and documents necessary emergency contacts etc. Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose then toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care (counseling members of the family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing home)., • Performs the skilled visit and documents accordingly., • Provides supportive casework designed to restore patient’s to their optimum level of social adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations., • Assists patients utilize the resources of their families and the community at large. Resource utilization may include referring the patients to community resources or acting as an intermediary on behalf of the patients with other health and welfare agencies., • Effectively communicates with patient and family. Keeps the patient informed ongoing., • Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (case conferencing) to effectively and appropriately problem solve as situations arise., • Communicates effectively with the Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor scheduled visits planned and changes to the schedule on a weekly basis. Caseload is self-scheduled but communication of the clinician’s schedule is essential., • Communication with the patient’s physician (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effective treatment modalities to effect the best means to obtain the desired outcome., • Communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices for the individual patient’s needs., • Submits accurate, complete paperwork at the end of every week so that all medical records are intact and up to date. Uses the drop box if the office is already closed for the weekend., • Coordinates Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home care needs., • Understands that the fiscal and clinical management of each case is directly linked to the success of his/her office. Assures that visits are not done that cannot be billed., • Participates in the QA Committee process as requested to do so., • Notifies the HCSF of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event’s occurrence. Must be able to travel to prospective patient’s place of residence. Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English. SPECIAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MSW SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED: Computer, office equipment (phone, fax, copier, tablet, etc) SPECIAL EMPLOYER POLICIES OR LIMITATIONS TO BE REQUIRED: None

Are you motivated to be a leader in a skilled nursing community? As a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) with The Laurels of Mt. Proven leadership ability with at least three (3) years of experience as an administrator in either a long-term or sub-acute care facility. Current administrator��

Are you motivated to be a leader in a skilled nursing community? As a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) with The Laurels of Mt. Proven leadership ability with at least three (3) years of experience as an administrator in either a long-term or sub-acute care facility. Current administrator��