Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc.
Location: Worcester
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: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. Serving the Worcester area and up to a 60 mile
radius. This is a Per diem role up to 3 days a week.Essential
FunctionsConduct 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
MassHealthRecommend 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 therapyMaintain an up-to-date weekly appointment
calendar in Outlook shared with ManagerFollow 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
meetingsPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job,
the employee is required to stand, walk, crouch and
sit.TravelTravel is required for this position and requires a valid
driver's license, auto insurance and reliable personal
transportation to perform all job duties.Requirements:Required
Experience:1 year experience working with people with
disabilitiesCPR/First Aid training and certificationExperience
working in home based servicesPreferred Experience:PCA program
experienceRequired EducationLicensed Occupational Therapist in
Commonwealth of MA. OrM.S. with certificate in Occupational
Therapy, MA registration in Occupational TherapyRequired
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, skills, abilitiesProof of
physical examExcellent written and oral communication
skillsPositive and willing attitude, encouraging, and patient with
consumersAbide by all Tempus Unlimited policies, procedures, and
guidelines.Able to work independently in the communityAbility to
read, speak, and write EnglishPI8a5bae05afb5-25660-33079420
Keywords: Tempus Unlimited Inc., Worcester , Per Diem Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Worcester, Massachusetts
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