Personal Care Management Occupational Therapist

Tempus Unlimited Inc. • Fall River, MA • 1h ago

Position Title: Personal Care Management Occupational Therapist
Location: Fall River, MA 02720, USA
Requisition Number: Req #273 Job Description

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.

Essential Functions

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

Required Experience

Experience working in homes

Preferred Experience

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

Required Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Commonwealth of MA.

M.S. with certificate in Occupational Therapy, MA registration in Occupational Therapy

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, skills, abilities

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, crouch and sit.

Travel

Travel is required for this position and requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable personal transportation to perform all job duties.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Tempus Unlimited offers great benefits that foster a happy fulfilling human work experience. We also have an array of growth opportunities for our employees to develop your career and enhance your experience.

Sign on bonus
Work/Life Balance
Paid time off - 25 days per year for full time staff
14 paid Holidays
Tempus Wellness - Medical, Dental, Dependent Care Reimbursement, FSA and HSA
Basic Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
On-site gym (Stoughton Location) and wellness initiatives
Annual Reviews with merit-based increases
Employee Recognition Program
Financial Wellness - 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching
Continuing Education, Training and Advancement opportunities

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Family: Professionals
Job Function: Non-Supervisor
Pay Type: Hourly
Hiring Rate: 38 USD
Travel Required: Yes

Compensation details: 38-38 Hourly Wage

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