Newsletter Issue 3 - March 2004
Delaware Occupational Therapy Association Newsletter
March 2004
http://www.dotaonline.org
Rosemary Calvert, Editor
DOTA Officers
President: Kathy Caudle
katohtee@comcast.net
302-738-3110
Vice President: Molly McGinty
mollymcgintyotr@hotmail.com
302-430-5964
Secretary: Lisa Sligh
LAC613@aol.com
Treasurer: Jane McNicholas
jem@ravenet.com
PO Box 566 Claymont DE 19703
Important Dates
DOTA meetings:
- April 7: Kent General Rehab, 6:30, Diabetes
- May 8: DOTA conference at Poly Tech High
- June 12: Kent General Rehab (tentative), long range planning meeting, 8-12
RA meetings:
- April 28, 7:00, Deltech Wilmington
- April 29, 7:00, Milford Rehab
DE Board of OT meetings:
- Wed, Apr 21
- Wed, May 26
- Wed, Jun 30
- NO JULY MEETING
- Wed, Aug 4
- Wed, Sept 8
- Wed, Oct 13
- Wed, Nov 17
- NO DEC MEETING
Board meetings may be rescheduled. Confirm meeting dates by calling 302-744-4511.
Annual Conference
Our conference date is fast approaching. Your conference brochure and response coupon is included in this mailing. Because this is a licensure renewal year, reserved seats are expected to fill up quickly. Members are receiving the information before nonmembers, to give them the opportunity to sign up first. Molly has put together a great day of workshops, so register as soon as possible. Our thanks go out to Cori Calvert for producing this year’s brochure.
RA Update
The 84th Annual AOTA Conference & Expo scheduled for May in Minneapolis is fast approaching. The RA will be meeting a few days prior to the beginning of conference to discuss motions, resolutions and receive updates. Motions and/or resolutions are found in the OT Practice March 8 2004 issue and posted on AOTA's Web site. I want to be able to share the voice of the Delaware constituents; you are an important member of the AOTA team and you can influence the profession by making your opinion known.
This may be done in several ways:
- Attend one of the RA meetings in April – read on for details
- Mail me your feedback form at
Jody Tate
404 South Bancroft Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19805
- E-mail me at ericnjody@netzero.net with your comments.
Upstate RA meeting:
Wednesday, April 28, 7:00
Delaware Technical and Community College
333 Shipley St
Wilmington DE 19801
Downstate RA meeting:
Milford Rehab
21 W. Clarke Ave
Milford DE 19963
Continuing Education
The provider education project, titled “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management,” is a collaborative effort of The CFIDS Association of America and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is designed to teach health care providers how to better recognize and manage CFS.
As of November 22, self-study courses in three formats are approved for continuing education credits through the CDC, an accredited provider of continuing education for multiple health care disciplines. Print--video- or Web-based modules are available free of charge for health care providers.
http://www.cfids.org/resources/print-self-study-module.asp
AOTA
In response to the critical need to significantly expand the visibility and public understanding of occupational therapy, AOTA has created a new public awareness website with information for the public, members of the profession, potential corporate partners, and consumers of occupational therapy. The site was developed by AOTA’s 501(c)(3) awareness arm, the Fund To Promote Awareness of Occupational Therapy.
With OT Month just around the corner, look for consumer tip sheets, client stories, a link to OT Month products, public opinion research, and information about all of AOTA’s awareness initiatives, including a video about occupational therapy, as you plan awareness activities.
http://www.promoteot.org
Employment Opportunities
Supervisor Position Available! RehabCare Group, Inc., a leading healthcare company that provides rehabilitation and therapy programs in hospitals and nursing homes nationwide, is currently seeking a full time Clinical Coordinator for our acute rehab unit in Milford, Delaware. RehabCare Group offers a highly competitive benefit package including competitive compensation, health benefits-medical, dental, vision, and prescription, 401K retirement plan, paid days off, and stock purchase program. Interested candidates should contact Sarah Brooks at 800-677-1238 x2117 or via email at sebrooks@rehabcare.com for more information. You may also visit our website at www.rehabcare.com. EOE
Full time COTA position at Hockessin Hills. Interested practitioners please call Sarah Brooks, RehabCare, at (800) 677-1202, ext. 2117.
Part time OTR/L needed in Dover, Delaware for school-based position at the Academy of Dover Charter School. Please contact Mariane Longo at (302) 674-0684 x805, or email mlongo@academyofdover.org
Come and join the Sunrise Senior Living Team! Forwood Manor is looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist and COTA/L. We are an Independent full service community, including independent living, assisted living, and health care. We are looking for an energetic, caring individual to join our team. Please call Joanne Downie, Director of Rehabilitation Services at (302) 529-1600 x232.
Full Time / Part Time / Per Diem OTR positions available in our outpatient and assisted living centers in the Wilmington, Middletown, and Dover areas. We are looking for dynamic professionals to join our team of PTs, OTs, SLPs as we continue to expand our current rehab programs and services. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. To find out more about what is new at Delaware Curative, please contact Deb Alexander (302) 529-7228 or email: dalexander@delawarecurative.com
RehabCare Group is currently searching for dedicated OT's and COTA's to join our team to assist with vacation coverage and other per diem needs at the BayHeath Milford Rehab location. Contact Wendy Mears for details at (302) 430-5964 or email wmot@dmv.com
Do you work to live or live to work? Finding a meaningful job that fits your lifestyle is a good thing. If you are ready for a refreshing change of pace and lifestyle, then it is time to look ahead to a position at one of our elite continuing care retirement communities in Delaware.
We are expanding our services and are currently seeking a part time Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. Requirements include Delaware licensure and a minimum of 1-2 year's experience with the geriatric population.
Cokesbury Village and Methodist Country House offers excellent part time benefits including a very competitive salary, vacation, 401K, flexible hours, free fitness center, and much more! Pre-employment testing is required. Please mail, fax, or e-mail your resume to:
Rehab Manager
c/o Cokesbury Village
726 Loveville Road
Hockessin DE 19707
Phone: (302) 235-6076
Fax: (302) 235-6125
E-mail: palderson@pumh.org
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