Personal Care Management Occupational Therapist

Tempus Unlimited•Fall River, MA

29d•Onsite

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 an experienced, outgoing, professional individual to provide functional evaluations for consumers living in the community under the direction of Tempus Unlimited, Inc. The Occupational Therapist will perform assessments/evaluations and make recommendations to MassHealth for PCA services in the home setting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to work independently out in the community, and is an organized individual who has a desire to work with people with disabilities.

Requirements

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Commonwealth of MA.
Or
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
Travel is required for this position and requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable personal transportation to perform all job duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations for Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services based on MassHealth Standard Operating Procedures and regulations
Evaluate all consumers in consideration of: range of motion, movement analysis, fine motor skills, sensory motor processing and functional activities of daily living
Present findings and recommendations of the evaluations to MassHealth
Recommend special or adaptive equipment as necessary to meet the needs of the child or adult at home, at school, and in adaptive settings
Maintain up-to-date data (progress notes, reports, statistics, quarterly reports and any other reports deemed necessary) in the manner set forth and defined by the agency
Inform Program Manager and other staff of new developments in the field of occupational therapy
Maintain an up-to-date weekly appointment calendar in Outlook shared with Manager
Follow all HIPAA rules regarding privacy and maintenance of records to be secured and held at Tempus Unlimited
Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC)
Attend monthly agency and department meetings