News & Events

News: Feb. 25, 2012: Occupational Therapy Global Day of Service posted 2012-02-01

Join the Occupational Therapy Global Day of Service (OTGDS) and make a change in your community. "Service is not always about direct action—it can be providing free professional, creative and organizational services which can have an equally profound effect on the programs and causes that need your help. Basically, when you engage in an unpaid activity intended to benefit others, that is service."Check out the link below and see what over 1000 OTs around the world are doing!

DATE:  February 25, 2012

Register Today! (Over 1000 participants are signed up already)

Fill out the Feedback Form (After Completing Your Service)

For every individual who registers and fills out a feedback form Slack Incorporated will be making a donation to UNICEF.

http://promotingot.org/

Change the World by Volunteering. Join our "Pay it Forward Initiative" that calls you to volunteer a small amount of your time to make a BIG difference.

For More Information: Day of Service

Event: Children & Youth SIS Meeting: Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 posted 2012-01-30

OT Children and Youth SIS Meeting

Wed. 2/15/12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Capital Kids OT, 124 Hall St. Concord, NH

The Astronaut Program - combines vestibular, oculomotor and music

presented by Lynne Fleming, OTR/L

Recently I have been hearing about the Astronaut Program and getting requests for an information session.  The program was developed by Sheila Frick and Mary Kawar. I asked Lynne Fleming if she would be interested, she was very receptive and I thought this would be a good opportunity to visit her clinic and talk about the relationship between private and school based practice, have a tour and learn about the Astronaut Program.

Just email Ginny for directions – I can forward them to you - too long to put in this notice!

2 CEU's, mem - $5, non mem - $15, no need to RSVP, students free

? - Ginny Litalien – ginnyatmaples@gmail.com 783 - 4016

Lisa Freeman - LisaFreeman44@hotmail.com 520 - 3290

Lisa Knott - lknott@mascoma.K12.nh.us  523 - 8839

News: Legislative Alert!!! posted 2012-01-09

Urgent! Action needed by 1/15.
As part of the legislative efforts in NHOTA, we are investigating issues related to decreased access to OT, PT and speech due to high copays or deductibles.  A bill has been introduced in the NH House to promote equitable copays for therapy services.  For instance some insurance plans, copays for therapy are $50 while MD visits are $20.  The bill can be found at http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2012/hb1493_i.html

 We are looking for information re: health insurance and therapy copays.  I need
1) examples of copays for therapy versus doctor visits under different health insurance plans in NH. 
2) examples of clients who may not go to therapy because of the higher copay.

I will collate the information to present to the OT, PT, Speech group working on this issue.  Please send information to my email,  legchair2@nhota.org.

Thank you for your assistance.

Denise Finch, Legislative Co-Chair, NHOTA 

News: OT Participants needed for Research Project- Milligan College posted 2012-01-09

From: Lundgren, Trygve <TLundgren@milligan.edu>
Date: Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Subject: Professional socialization - research project
To: "office@nhota.org" <office@nhota.org>


January 6, 2012

Dear New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association:

We are a group of graduate students doing research to examine influences and outcomes related to professional socialization in occupational therapy. With recent changes in the practice and educational environments related to occupational therapy, it becomes increasingly imperative for the profession to determine whether or not occupational therapists are, in fact, socialized appropriately for practice in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Questions such as the appropriate degree level for the preparation of occupational therapists remain unanswered at this time. As such, the purpose of this study is to examine influences and outcomes related to the development of select professional attitudes and values.

This internet-based survey will be conducted by emailing occupational therapists who have graduated within the past five years and consists of 78 questions. The purpose of this email is to inquire if your state association would be willing to allow our occupational therapy research group, under the direction of Dr. Jeff Snodgrass (of Milligan College) and Dr. Jyothi Gupta (of St. Kate's University), to utilize your email distribution list of your state’s occupational therapy association members.  Posting the link of our research survey to your association’s website would also allow the survey to be distributed to your members without compromising their email address.  The survey should take approximately fifteen minutes of your member’s time to complete. This survey represents our Master’s research project in professional socialization of occupational therapists and has been approved by Milligan College’s Institutional Review Board.

Your state association membership participation is this survey is voluntary and all answers will remain confidential. No individual results will be reported, and the information provided will be combined with the responses of other recently graduated occupational therapists and examined in aggregate.

We look forward to hearing from you regarding this survey and any assistance you can provide our occupational therapy research group at Milligan College, located in Northeast Tennessee.  Any questions along with providing the link to our research survey can be provided by emailing Trygve Lundgren at tlundgren@milligan.edu

Sincerely,

Angela Dykes
Jonathan Hunter
Trygve Lundgren
Lydia Marshall
Gretchen Quave

Milligan College Occupational Therapy Students

Classified: Genesis Rehab. Services Program Manager Needed posted 2011-12-29

Position: Program Manager Rehab

Location: St. Teresa Health Care Center, Manchester, NH

Job Description:
Genesis Rehabilitation Services is looking for remarkable Program Managers. At Genesis Rehabilitation Services, you can really care for your patients and your staff . Your thoughts, opinions and expertise will always be respected. Our patient ratios are smaller. Our centers are state-of-the-art. Our benefits package is outstanding. And we are committed to providing you with a work-life balance.

Genesis HealthCare operates more than 200 skilled nursing centers in 13 states, and offers rehabilitation services to nearly 700 health care facilities in 23 states. And right now, we have opportunities near you. So apply today. For a remarkable Program Manager, it's a remarkable opportunity.

As a Program Manager at Genesis Rehabilitation Services, you will:
* Ensure that the highest standard of rehabilitation services is provided and maintained by your staff.
* Interview, hire and supervise Genesis Rehabilitation Services personnel and consultants providing service within facility or home care contracts.
* Assumes responsibility for daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements, and recommendations from the Clinical Specialist.
* Ensures that the clinical management of the rehab department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen.
* Be responsible for building a department budget, monitoring revenue and expense and reporting.
* Use the latest assessment tools, clinical interventions and treatments with outpatient, short-term rehabilitation and long-term inpatient populations
* Educate patients diagnosed with a variety of illnesses to better understand and manage their conditions
* Use discharge planning skills to promote independence, maximize function and return patients to their homes
* Assumes responsibility for insuring departmental compliance with all regulatory and practice act requirements.
* Performs other related duties as required.
As one of the nation's largest long-term care and rehabilitation providers, we offer a generous and wide-ranging compensation package , including:
* Medical/dental/vision insurances
* Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
* Voluntary insurance programs
* 401(k) program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Continuing Education Programs
* Leadership Training Program
* Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
* Extensive paid leave for holidays
* Service awards
* Generous Elder Care benefit for family members

Additional therapy management roles and Program Manager positions may be available for qualified candidates.

For more information or to apply call 1-877-403-JOBS.

Qualifications:
Requirements for a Program Manager:
* A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation (PT, OT, SLP) discipline. Masters is preferred.
* Individuals who are a therapy assistant (PTA or COTA) may apply; a bachelor's degree in another field is required. Individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree may be considered.
* Three years direct patient care experience and one year of management experience.
* A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is required.

Contact: Jason Jones at Jason.Jones@GenesisHCC.com

Event: NHOTA Board Meeting Schedule for 2012 posted 2011-12-04

The NHOTA Board meets nine times a year.  Meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 254 Pleasant Street,  Concord, NH.  

All members are welcome to attend.  If members have items they wish added to the meeting agenda, please email them to office@nhota.org one day prior to the meting date.  

2012 Meeting Schedule:

December 2011 - no meeting

January 23

February 20

March 19

April 16

May 21

June 18

July - no meeting

August - no meeting

September 17

October 15

November 19 

December 2012 - no meeting