Occupational Therapist, Personal Care Attendant Program (Per Diem)

The basic function of the per diem Occupational Therapist for the Personal Care Attendant, (OT PCA) Program is to participate in screening potential participants in their homes or other settings. The service area for this position is Worcester, Auburn, or Marlborough.

Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all state, federal and agency regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the PCM program including time frames and Tri-Valley’s agency mission.
• Assess the consumer’s physical and cognitive condition and resulting functional limitations to determine the consumer’s personal care assistance services.
• Determine the type and level of personal care assistance required by the potential participant according to state guidelines through face-to-face interviews.  Review fully with consumer.
• Provide timely and complete written documentation of evaluation requests.
• Refer consumers to appropriate medical providers or other community resources when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions/Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Division of Registration in Allied Health Professions and in good standing with the Division of Registration; and currently certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy and in good standing with the Board.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Communication Skills with consumers, physicians, family members, providers (telephone, email or in person, as needed).
• Communication Skills to include public speaking.
• Communication skills with funders, state and federal agencies, ASAPs.
• Communications skills with employees.
• Cultural competency and the ability to provide informed advocacy.
• Medical terminology.
• Written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Meets deadlines in a timely fashion.
• Works independently.
• Motor vehicle.
• Valid Driver’s license; maintain minimum insurance liability on vehicle and complete motor vehicle driving record check.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of PCA program and or MassHealth programs and community supports.
• Computer Acuity.
• Software Windows, Excel, Power Point, Dynamics, Outlook.
• Calculators.

Physical Demands:

• Computer access
• Ability to traverse homes, yards and stairways.
• Must be able to sit for periods of time at computer or while driving.

 Work Environment:

• Driving to consumers at their homes