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

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