Personal Care Management Occupational Therapist

Tempus Unlimited•Holliston, MA

47d•Remote

About The Position

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities. Tempus Unlimited is seeking a professional and experienced Occupational Therapist to conduct functional evaluations for individuals living in the community. Under the direction of the Evaluation Department Manager, the Occupational Therapist performs comprehensive assessments and evaluations and provides recommendations to MassHealth regarding PCA services in the home setting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works independently in community-based settings, is highly organized, and has a strong commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities. The Occupational Therapist will cover the South Shore and Boston areas of Massachusetts and up to a 60-mile radius of your home address.

Requirements

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Commonwealth of MA.
M.S. with certificate in Occupational Therapy, MA registration in Occupational Therapy
Proof of physical exam
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Positive and willing attitude, encouraging, and patient with consumers
Abide by all Tempus Unlimited policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Able to work independently in the community
Ability to read, speak, and write English
Valid driver's license
Auto insurance
Reliable personal transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience working in home
Experience working with people with disabilities
CPR/First Aid training and certification

Responsibilities

Conduct functional evaluations for Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services in accordance with MassHealth Standard Operating Procedures and applicable regulations
Evaluate consumers’ functional abilities, including range of motion, movement analysis, fine motor skills, sensory-motor processing, and performance of activities of daily living
Analyze evaluation findings and prepare clear, accurate recommendations for PCA services for submission to MassHealth
Recommend special or adaptive equipment, as appropriate, to support the needs of children and adults in home, school, and community-based settings
Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date documentation, including progress notes, evaluation reports, statistics, quarterly reports, and other required records in accordance with agency standards
Communicate relevant clinical findings, updates, and developments in the field of occupational therapy to the Program Manager and appropriate staff
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date weekly appointment calendar using the agency’s designated scheduling system
Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements related to consumer records and protected health information
Report suspected incidents of consumer abuse or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) in accordance with mandated reporter requirements
Attend required agency, department, and staff meetings as scheduled