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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.

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.