UP-PGH OT Staff Screening Program 2008

The Section of Occupational Therapy of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the UP-Philippine General Hospital is now accepting applications for its Staff Screening Program for 2008. It is a 4-week program designed to provide an objective basis for ranking applicants for an Occupational Therapist Staff position. Staff Screening Program period is from February 04-29, 2008.

General Learning Goals & Objectives
To provide opportunity for the applicants to demonstrate their knowledge and clinical skills and be evaluated in the following areas:

Practice Areas

Requirements
Interested applicants must submit the following for evaluation:

Credentials may be submitted electronically through our e-mail address: pgh_drm_ot@yahoo.com

The program is open to all occupational therapists holding a valid PRC license.

Deadline of application is on January 28, 2008 (Monday). All pre-qualified applicants shall receive our SSP Packet via e-mail. Slots limited to a maximum of SIX (6) applicants ONLY.

For inquiries, look for Nelson Alconcel at telephone number (632) 521-8450 local 3034 (office hours only). You may also visit the department section personally or through their website: www.freewebs.com/pgh_drm_ot/index.htm.

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AOTA’s 88th Annual Conference and Expo

The American Occupational Therapy Association has posted their invitation for OT’s to attend the 2008 Annual Conference and Expo.

Imagine the Possibilities!

Join us in Long Beach, California for the AOTA 2008 Annual Conference & Expo! This beautiful setting is the perfect backdrop for unparalleled continuing education, energizing interaction with colleagues, and professional rejuvenation. AOTA President Penelope Moyers will lead off the conference with a high-energy Welcome Ceremony where we celebrate our unity and creativity as a profession. Then, we are honored to welcome keynote speaker Warren Macdonald, whose life story will not only move you but empower you to imagine the possibilities for your clients, as well as for your own life and career.

More than 500 educational sessions will fill your days with a rich, practical, and varied learning experience, one that will deepen your knowledge in your own area of interest or specialty practice and allow you to explore the wide possibilities of the profession. With 25 primary focus areas and 7 secondary focus areas, this year’s offerings reflect many facets of the occupational therapy profession and provide an unrivaled opportunity to share the expertise and insight of outstanding practitioners while earning up to 24 Contact Hours.

OPEN YOUR IMAGINATION. COME TO CONFERENCE 2008!

Key Deadlines

  • February 13—Early Registration saves you money.
  • March 14—Hotel Reservations at AOTA Conference Rate.
  • March 19—Regular Registration Deadline

Important: Registration and Housing opens January 7, 2008.

Click here for more information.

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UP-PGH OT Staff Screening Program

The section of Occupational Therapy of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of the UP - Philippine General Hospital is now accepting applications for its STAFF SCREENING PROGRAM 2008, a 4-week program designed to provide an objective basis for ranking applicants for potential Occupational Therapist Staff position. The program will commence on 07 January 2008. The program is open to all Occupational Therapists holding a valid PRC license. Slots limited to a maximum of six (6) applicants only.

General Learning Goals & Objectives
To provide opportunity for the applicants to demonstrate their knowledge and clinical skills and objectively be evaluated in the following areas:
- clinical competencies
- teaching and supervisory skills
- documentation skills
- professional behavior and attitude
- organizational and administrative skills
- other exceptional skills

Practice Areas
- Pediatric OT Clinic (Psych & Phys Dys)
- Adult Rehabilitation
- Acute Cardiac/Pulmo Rehabilitation
- Splinting & Brace Clinic
- Dysphagia OT Clinic

Requirements

  • Letter of Intent addressed to the Department Chairperson: Teresita Joy P. Evangelista, MD, MHA Chair, Department of Rehab. Medicine UP-Philippine General Hospital
  • Accomplished Applicant Information Sheet* with recent 2×2 picture
  • Two (2) Character Reference Form*: Referee must have observed the applicant’s clinical skills and must not be related to the applicant.
  • One (1) copy of Resume
  • Medical Certificate
  • One (1) 1×1 ID picture
  • One (1) photocopy of Transcript of Records
  • One (1) photocopy of PRC license, certificate, and board rating
  • *Documents included in the SSP Packet

    To request for a Program Packet, please send an e-mail to: pgh_drm_ot@yahoo.com or nelsonalconcel@yahoo.com. You may also download the packet from their website.

    They will be accepting applications until the third week of December. Applicants are to submit complete documents personally at the Section of Occupational Therapy, DRM, UP-PGH, Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines.

    For further inquiries, look for Joyce Geronimo at (632) 521-8450 local 3034 (office hours).

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