Job Opportunities

The following job opportunities for occupational therapists were forwarded to the Xavier University Department of Occupational Therapy for the purposes of sharing with the program graduates and the occupational therapy community. The information will be updated monthly. For more job opportunities, please visit the AOTA and OOTA web sites. If you are a Xavier OT student and looking for assistance in obtaining a job, go to the center for career and leadership development.

11-18-09 ABC Pediatric Therapy Network facility in West Chester, Ohio, , is looking for a dynamic, team player to join our multidisciplinary staff. Staff learns from each other while treating in a unique child directed environment. If you are looking for a career where you can learn from other therapists while making a difference in the lives of children, send your resume to Diane Crecelius at dcrecelius@abcpediatrictherapy.com. ABC Pediatric Therapy offers competitive salaries with weekly bonuses, full benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401K and continuing education. ABC Pediatric Therapy has 2 facilities in West Chester and Western Hills.

11-10-09 Summit Behavioral Healthcare is Hiring COTA’s & OTR’s!!! ~Excellent State Benefits including competitive wages, retirement package, Personal time, & Vacation time ~Bring your talents and creativity ~Opportunity to create programs and groups based on your interests/strengths ~Free CEU’s offered all the time ~Large continuing education fund
~Tuition Reimbursement ~Active department filled with talented, supportive, and conscientious O.T. practitioners ~Active member of treatment team ~High integration into system of care. For more information call Kate Sigafoos at (513)948-3918, e-mail at katherine.sigafoos@mh.ohio.gov, apply online at http://careers.ohio.gov/, or send resume to:
Human Resources Summit Behavioral Healthcare 1101 Summit Road Cincinnati Ohio 45237.

10-14-09 Essex of Springfield in Springfield, OH is currently looking for a OT and COTA to join our team. All of our facilities feature online billing & documentation via RehabOptima, which allows you to spend more time with your patients and less time doing paperwork. We have great career development opportunities in operations and clinical support. Cultivate and share your clinical skills by becoming a Master Clinician, Clinical Mentor, or Clinical Instructor! We have an entire department of 57 seasoned therapists that act as educators and mentors to our staff in the field. In addition, we feature a robust intranet that contains a library of 325 CEU courses! Our retention rate is tops in the industry at 86 percent; we truly focus on our employees! Plus we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a comprehensive healthcare package and a generous amount of paid time off! Contact Cory Christie Genesis Rehabilitation Services at Cory.christie@genesishcc.com or by calling (877) 589-1738. Remarkable Opportunities for Remarkable People www.genesiscareers.job

10-07-09 The Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities has an opening for a full time Occupational Therapist to work in our Early Intervention program with 0-3 year olds and their parents. Contact Margaret Conrad, Director, Children’s Programs, Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 245 N. Valley Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385 or call
937-562-6779

9-30-09 need of an OT full or part time at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder in the Hamilton area. Contact Becky King, OTR/L; Manager of Rehabilitation Services at Office: (513) 867-4113, (513) 679-8796, or Fax: (513) 867-4116, (513) 948-6729 or email to RAKing@health-partners.org

9-25-09 Located in Oxford, OH (home of Miami University) McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital’s Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their staff. Their newly built state-of-the-art facility features one of the Tri-States only underwater Hydroworx heated treadmill pools. Professional Development Program that allows an OT to obtain an advanced degree. Along with the main facility in Oxford, they operate 3 other outpatient facilities in neighboring communities. Pay is determined by experience. Pay increases include merit increases and additional pay for obtaining certifications. OUTPATIENT and inpatient adult and pediatric patients. Position is part-time, flexible hours, approximately 48 hours per pay period. This position DOES QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS. Contact the hospital directly at 513-523-2111, Or Steven Darby, RRT, CPC Certified Personnel Consultant President HealthCare Recruiters of Cincinnati, Inc. PO Box 612 Oxford, OH 45056 Phone: 513-523-8004 ext 1 Fax: 206-339-8816

9-25-09 Functional Pathways, a therapist owned & operated rehab provider for Long Term Care facilities, is hiring at Hillebrand Nursing and Rehab Center in Cincinnati, OH, a 120-BED LTC Facility. Full-time or Part-time Occupational Therapist! coverage needed 3-4 days per week. Offering a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for F/T & $2,500 Sign-on Bonus for P/T! Full-time Benefits Package includes: 1st day Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance & Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Licensure Reimbursement, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, & unlimited CEU's at our own online university www.fpuniversity.com ; P/T Benefits Package includes: Paid Time Off, Licensure Reimbursement, 401k & $500 Employee Referral Bonus. Please contact Kelli Stewart for more details Phone: 1-888-531-2204 ext. 114 Fax resumes to: 1-888-531-2697 or email kstewart@fprehab.com Check out our Career Center online: www.functionalpathways.com

9-21-09 Drake Center is currently seeking Occupational Therapists for the following area: Full-time, Occupational Therapist-Outpatient Therapy at Drake Center's main campus. The benefits include continuing education assistance; generous paid time off program; medical/dental/vision insurance; life insurance; financial goal sharing; 401K; and company paid pension plan. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is also available. Interested candidates can contact Sarah Johnson, Human Resources Coordinator at 513-418-2616, email: Sarah.Johnson@healthall.com, or online: www.health-alliance.com. Drake Center 151 W. Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45216-1096 Fx: 513-418-2726

9-21-09 Warren County Education Services Center has need for an OT for immediate start in the Waynesville schools and New Miami schools. A caseload of approximately 40 students. Contact is Carol Kline at WCESC 513-695-2914.

9-10-09 Ultimate Rehab, Ltd. is a therapist owned and operated company, that provides interdisciplinary rehab services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for two Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Cincinnati area. One is a brand new Skilled Nursing Facility called the Forest Hills Care Center, set to open in November of this year. The facility is located on the Eastside of Cincinnati, in Newtown. The other is the Madeira Healthcare Center, set in the heart of Madeira. As an Occupational Therapist at Ultimate Rehab, you will be performing occupational therapy evaluations and treatments as ordered by qualified physicians. Ultimate Rehab Ltd. offers a spacious therapy gym, great pay and excellent benefits including health insurance, paid time off and 401k. Inquiries, please call Pamela Thomayer at 513-325-0249. You can also check us out on our website at ultimaterehabltd.com.

9-9-09 TriHealth has an opening for a full-time Occupational Therapist in the acute care and inpatient rehab departments – new grads welcome to apply!! This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of an extremely stable and quality-driven hospital system devoted to superior patient care. Furthermore, you will have a support structure of tenured therapists around you eager to help you reach your full potential. TriHealth offers competitive pay, a friendly work environment, extremely comprehensive benefits, and a great work/life balance. Interested applicants should contact Michael Dean at (513) 322-0019 or via e-mail mdean@partnerps.com

9-08-09 Genesis Rehab Services has a full-time OT position available in a beautiful CCRC in Sharonville, OH. Genesis Rehab Services is one of the largest and strongest rehab organizations in the country, serving over 700 skilled nursing centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, home health companies, adult day care programs, and outpatient clinics. We offer very competitive pay and benefits, including a well-developed mentoring program, comprehensive health coverage, generous amount of paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and much more! SIGN-ON BONUSES available for select positions!Please contact me at 888-607-1583 if you would like to learn more about what Genesis has to offer. Also check out our latest video on YouTube - www.YouTube.com/genesisrehab. Kathy LeVan-Lamey; Regional Recruiter; Genesis Rehabilitation Services; Phone: 888-607-1583; Fax: 570-753-3842; www.rehab.com ; www.YouTube.com/genesisrehab

9-08-09 Fantastic opportunity available for an Occupational Therapist to serve as the Program Director for a rehab program in the North College Hill area of Cincinnati, OH.
• Stable and supportive administration and nursing staff that is very pro therapy • 100 bed beautiful skilled nursing facility • • High discharge to home rate of 75% . We also offer Full Time, Part Time, and PRN staff level opportunities available in North College Hill, Mount Healthy and Delhi Township • Excellent growth potential National partnership with the AOTA to provide our employees with exclusive discounts on memberships, CEU’s and more • Aggressive compensation package and comprehensive benefits . Contact Sarah Keithly Phone: 1-800-677-1202 Ext.2117 Fax: 1-866-482-3001 Email: SEKeithly@rehabcare.com

9-3-09 Atrium Medical Center has a full-time position on rehabilitation unit and a full-time position on acute. Also always looking for per diem OTs as well. Contact Nancy Ray,
Therapy Coordinator, Atrium Medical Center ,One Medical Center Drive, Middletown, Ohio 45005 (513)420-5193, Fax (513)420-8768 or email to NSRay@AtriumMedCenter.org

8-17-09 Berger Health in Circleville, Ohio is looking for an Occupational Therapist –can be experienced (or soon-to-be grad) OT, looking for a career opportunity in a friendly, supportive, dynamic environment? Our progressive team has a position available in our outpatient Occupational Therapy Department that would allow cross training in other areas of our hospital. Dedicated to diversity, we offer excellent pay, medical, dental/vision, life, OPERS, flex schedules, free parking and more. Sound good to you? Apply online to: www.bergerhealth.com or email your resume to sarah.chapman@bergerhealth.com.

7-22-09 Mercy Western Hills needs a full time OTR for acute care primarily with an opportunity to also work on our 10 bed rehab unit and to see outpatients. Contact Elizabeth Freedman in Human Resources at 389-5303. Apply on line at www.e-mercy.com. Any questions about the job, please can contact Lori Bernard at 389-5150.

7-22-09 United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati is currently looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist. UCP offers a rewarding working environment, a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, short and long term disability, retirement, and paid time off. Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Human Resources, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 3601 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati OH 45229 or ucphr@ucp-cincinnati.org 513-221-4606, ext 10 513-872-5262 fax dglaab@ucp-cincinnati.org or visit www.ucp-cincinnati.org

7-22-09 RehabCare is immediately interviewing Occupational Therapists for RehabCare positions Nationwide! With over 1,200 facilities across the U.S., we are bound to have an opportunity that fits your interests! To view our current open positions, see the attached flyer or visit our website @ www.rehabcare.com RehabCare offers: • Mentorship For New Grads! • Outstanding Benefits! • Generous Starting Salaries! • Career Ladders! • Flexible Scheduling! • CEU & Licensure Reimbursements! • Tuition Assistance/Tuition Forgiveness! (for select positions) • Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus! (for select positions) Contact Jill For More Information! Jill FitzGerald; Campus Relations Manager PHONE: 800-677-1202 ext 2625 E-MAIL: JMFitzGerald@rehabcare.com

7-22-09 Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital located in Florence, Kentucky has openings for Full Time or Part Time OTR to treat inpatients. Inpatient & Outpatient Opportunities; Competitive Pay w/ Sign-On Bonus; Comprehensive Benefits Package; Focused on Patient Needs; State of the Art Facility; Continuing Education Opportunities; Team-Oriented Staff ~ 25 Therapists. Apply in person or email/fax resume: (859) 426-2380 office; (859) 426-2429 fax. Email to Jennifer Taphorn at jtaphorn@seniorcare-corp.com .

7-9-09 Chesterwood Retirement Community (of Hillandale Communities) in West Chester is looking for a full time Occupational Therapist or COTA to join the newly formed In-House team. This recently renovated facility includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing, and Rehab - which is expanding from 15 to 29 Rehab beds. Experience in skilled nursing settings is preferable but not necessary. Salary is very competitive. Please contact Sara Strain @ 513-515-6507 or sarastrain@gmail.com or Shuyuan Martinkovic @ 513-748-2030.

7-8-09 Mentor School Systems near Cleveland, OH has opening for an Occupational Therapist for the 2009-2010 School Year. Must have appropriate, valid certification or license to practice occupational therapy as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education. Specific skills in delivery of occupational therapy services. Specific skills and experience in assessment and evaluation of students in need of occupational therapy and translation of results in individualized plans in collaboration with the educational team. Possess a scholarly competence in the structure and content of special education programs in addition to related State and Federal policies. Apply on-line: www.mentorschools.org

7-1-09 Kettering Health Network in Dayton needs OTR for Hospital or Clinic Outpatient, Inpatient Rehab, or Acute Care. Provides day-to-day occupational therapy services to a full spectrum of patients, including Infant, Child, Adult and Geriatric populations. Full time with flexible schedule for 8 or 10 hour days from 7am-6pm and one weekend per month. Recent graduates from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy will be considered. Must be licensed or eligible for license by the State of Ohio. Salary Range: $55,000 to $76,000. Bonus and Relocation: Negotiable. Contact Naaman Clonch at 813-579-2962 or email to naaman@clonchassociates.com

6-30-09 Therapy In Motion, has opening for an OTR in a sub-acute facility located in Parma, Ohio. Department has large therapy staff with 70% of clients returning to home. Full time salary range 60,000 to 72,000 /year. Comprehensive benefits package. Contact Mark Wisner, Therapy In Motion LLC, 4710 State Rd. Cleveland, OH 44109 or email to mwisner@therapyinmotionllc.com or call 216-459-2846, ext. 225.

6-29-09 Stark County Educational Service Center in Canton Ohio is looking for full time OTR for a 185 day contract starting August 2009. Full benefits. Evaluate and treat students. Supervise COTAs. Contact Callra Curran, Stark County Educational Service Center, 2100 38th St. NW; Canton, OH 44709-2300. Phone 330-492-8136 ext 357, email to carla.curran@email.sparcc.org or to Sarah Kolic, OTR/L at sarah.kolic@email.sparcc.org

6-29-09 Partner Healthcare has opportunities for full time occupational therapist-direct placement in Cincinnati, Oh. Twp opportunities available near UC; 2 opportunities available near Blue Ash/Montgomery. *Pay range 50,000 to 67,000; *Inpatient, rehabilitation/acute care;*Monitor the treatment activities of COTA’s*Ohio OT licensure (Partner Healthcare can pay for Ohio licensure if candidate does not yet have it) *1 to 5 years of rehabilitation/acute care preferred
*Will be responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients. All interested candidates please contact Dani Palus at Partner Healthcare, 513.298.4144 or dpalus@partnerps.com

6-26-09 The Clermont County Educational Service Center (CCESC) located in southwest, Ohio would like to announce full time school-based OT vacancies for the 2009-2010 school year. Interested candidates should contact:
Dawn M. Betts, PhD, CCC-SLP; Special Education Supervisor/Consultant; Clermont County Educational Service Center
2400 Clermont Center Dr, Suite 100, Batavia, OH 45103. 735.8335-Office 735.8371-Faxor 405.9774-Cell, or email to
betts_d@ccesc.org

6-26-09 Oak Hills Pavilion, a 70-bed skilled nursing facility on Bridgetown Rd. in Cincinnati, has just this week chosen ENCORE! as its new rehab provider. If you have an interest in exploring opportunities there ranging from PRN to Management, please contact Dorothy Tragesser, CCC-SLP/Recruiter; P 866-925-8505 x 104 orF 866-925-8509 or email to
dtragesser@encorerehabilitation.com

6-26-09 Several Occupational Therapist openings in the Dayton, OH area – Full-time AND Part-time. We are currently recruiting for full-time Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists for home care as well as part-time Weekend Therapists. All positions offer competitive pay and very flexible schedules. Both clients are rapidly growing and highly regarded in the area. Responsibilities include: Homecare therapy effectively interacts with patients and family members in the provision of a comprehensive plan of care to home care patients. Communicates on a regular basis and as needed to keep the Therapist/Rehab coordinator appraised of patient condition and prognosis with plan of care. Works effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team in assisting patients and their families. Requirements: Current Ohio license and 2+ years experience. Please contact Carrie A. Brunello, PHR Owner/Recruiter, 11th Hour Staffing for further details or to be considered for the opportunities. Inccbrunello@11thhourstaffing.com or 937-405-1900

6-25-09 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College Hill Campus, Children Psychiatric Treatment Center has an opening for an OTR. This position will cover a floating assignment specific to IP and residential psychiatry. The position is full time, 8-4:30 (negotiable). The job provides the opportunity to work within a close-knit team and flexibility within this position to evaluate and treat many ages and diagnoses. We are looking for applicants who are creative, energetic, flexible and team oriented. Experience in pediatrics and/or psychiatry is preferred, but not required. Any questions or to set up a tour or observation at College Hill please email matt.schwendeman@cchmc.org or call my direct line @ 803-0841.

6-24-09 Genesis Rehab Services has a full-time OT position available in Mason, OH. Very competitive pay and benefits, including a well-developed mentoring program, comprehensive health coverage, generous amount of paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and much more! SIGN-ON BONUSES available for select positions! Please contact Kathy LeVan-Lamey at 888-607-1583 if you would like to learn more about what Genesis has to offer. Kathy LeVan-Lamey, Regional Recruiter Genesis Rehabilitation Services Phone: 888-607-1583 Fax: 570-753-3842 www.rehab.com

5-19-09 Employment opportunities for an Occupational Therapist in the Mentor School District, Mentor, Ohio for the 2009 -2010 School Year. To be considered for any of the following positions, an application or request must be completed on-line at mentorschools.org.

5-15-09 Therapist-owned private practice located in Oxford, Ohio has a full time or part time opening for a pediatric occupational therapist. Position is a subcontracting opportunity with flexible hours. Strong interest in pediatrics with knowledge of sensory integration dysfunction. Ours is a multidisciplinary private practice with fun people, busy days and a variety of pediatric patients. Opportunities for cotreatment with speech pathology.. For more information please contact Nancy Gates at 513-523-5157 or email ntgates@verizon.net.

5-4-09 ADVANCED HEALTH REHABILITATION, is expanding and we have immediate positions for an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT located throughout Erie, Huron & Ottawa counties. We are conveniently located on the water between Cleveland and Toledo with just a 50 minute drive either direction. Activities in and around our community include: water activities along lake Erie, island shuttles within minutes of our clinics, water parks, cedar point amusement park, golf resorts, mountain biking, arts & museums, and much more! Candidates interested in part or full time employment may apply. Exceptional Benefits: Health Insurance; Profit Sharing & 401K plans; 100% reimbursement National, State dues and Licensure fees; Generous continued ed allowance including time off
Generous vacation, holiday and sick leave; Malpractice insurance with 100% employer contribution Year-end bonus; Internal moonlighting; Industry trend &/or year-end raise. Contact: Bill Kovach, Oper Manager419-626-4162 Email: kovachbill@yahoo.com

4-28-09 Cincinnati Public Schools has full and part-time opportunities for occupational therapists. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical and dental plans, State Teachers Retirement System, tax-sheltered annuity program and a home ownership program. In addition, we offer a new hire incentive package that can be utilized for moving expenses, student loan repayment, tuition or continuing education. Also, we work a convenient school year calendar with summers, holidays and snow days off. We serve students from preschool through high school within the school environment. We work with children with a variety of disabilities including Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD and developmental delays. Contact Margaret Hall, PT (Lead Therapist, OT/PT) at 513-330-3154 or hallmar@cps-k12.org or Victoria G. Crook, Assistant Director, Department of Student Services at 513-363-0288 or crookvi@cps-k12.org

4-27-09 Great Opportunity for a New Grad Occupational Therapist in the Delhi Township area of Cincinnati, Ohio! Extensive mentorship program for new employees to provide one on one. support. Stable rehab team with therapist at all experience levels. Large rehab department with a brand new gym and state of the art equipment. Expanding rehab department with new developing. Fast Track Outpatient program. National partnership with the AOTA to provide our clinicians with discounts on memberships, and more. **Up to $10,000 in Tuition Forgiveness!** As a RehabCare employee, we offer you: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision; Short and long-term disability; Paid days off; 401k; Professional choice account; New grad mentorship; On-line continuing education courses; Reimbursement for state licenses; Contact Sean for more information! Sean Ellis, Recruitment Specialist Ph: 800.677.1202, ext. 2634; Fax: 866.482.3001; Email: smellis@rehabcare.com

4-17-09 Alternate Solutions HomeCare is looking for an Occupational Therapist. We are expanding our OT services to include patient's with low vision but also maintain our traditional home health skilled services. Our agency was recognized by HomeCare Elite as one of the Top 500 agencies in the nation and we are one of "20 Best Employers in Ohio". We offer:
• Salary starts at $80,000 • Paid Vacation • Health Insurance • Paid Cell Phone • Gas Allowance • $10,000 Retention Bonus
• Excellent Benefits. Please apply online at www.ashomecare.com or call Lisa Morrison at 937-298-1111.

3-30-09 Santera Rehabilitation of Ohio has immediate openings for Full-time, Part-time, PRN and Weekend Rotations!! Check out our 6 local facilities:Anna Maria and Kensington of Aurora; Good Samaritan in Avon; Normandy Manor in Rocky River; The Slovene Home in Cleveland; Stratford Commons in Solon. Santera offers: * Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience * 70% Company Paid Medical, Dental and Vision * 401 K Plan with Company Contributions
* Competitive Paid Time Off with a New Rollover Program * Flexible Schedules * Continuing Education Reimbursement * Generous Sign on / Referral Bonus Programs.Call Becky George at (330) 461-1805 or e-mail beckygslp.santera@gmail.com to find out more about these amazing job opportunities!!!

3-18-09 Opportunity located in the greater Cleveland area for a full-time O T to work with a progressive mental health agency that provides educational and mental health services to children identified with severe behavioral and emotional concerns. Positive Education Program (PEP) provides a continuum of services for children and youth utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach with an emphasis on blending quality education and mental health services in partnership with families, schools and communities. Competitive salary and benefits including a school year calendar. . Candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to: Claire Shands-Waag, HR Director; Positive Education Program; 3100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 or email cwaag@pepleve.org. For more information, please visit our website at www.pepcleve.org.