Occupational Therapist

• Provide occupational therapy intervention to PACE participants through assessment of need, development and implementation of a treatment plan with the goal of maximizing functional skills. Supervise and coordinate home care services for PACE participants.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide initial evaluation and ongoing reassessment for each Upham's PACE participant with goal to keep participants as independent and high functioning in the community as possible. Assist in the development and implementation of care plans. Educate and supervise participants, caregivers, and staff to ensure completion of treatment plan in accordance with rehabilitation principles. Provide home evaluations and screens to maximize ADL and a safe environment on a semi-annual basis. Collaborate with RN from Home Health Aide Department who provides the introductions and direct supervision of Home Health Aides. Collaborate with PCW Supervisor- assist with introductions and supervision of Personal Care Workers as appropriate. Participant in discharge planning from hospital and nursing home. Assist with clinical competency training for Health Aides, as needed. Maintain appropriate documentation in the EMR. Participate in clinical team meetings. Recommend and order durable medical equipment and adaptive devices as needed for both PACE participants and PACE center. Participate in quality improvement activities and other program development projects. Perform other duties as requested by Manager

Qualifications

Experience: 2-3 years experience working with frail elderly or chronically ill persons preferred Able to work in an interdisciplinary team approach environment Comfort working with a multicultural population

• Strong interest in working with a frail geriatric population Flexibility, creativity, communication and organizational skills Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts occupational therapy license CPR certification required Car required Bilingual skills a plus Able to perform core tasks with the assistance of reasonable accommodations as determined on a case by case basis: o Lift 50+lbs; lift and carry 25+lbs; push/pull 50-100 lbs o Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel and squat intermittently 50-75% of the time o Able to write in medical record o Fluent in written and spoken English