Personal Care Management Occupational Therapist

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.   

• $38 an hour
• Full time, 35 hours a week
• Monday - Friday
• 8:30am to 4:30pm
• 2-day orientation in Stoughton
• Travel required
• Must have valid driver's license
• Mileage reimbursement

Essential Job Functions

· 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

Required Experience

• Experience working in home

Preferred Experience

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

Required Education

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Commonwealth of MA.

Or

• 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.