Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Pace

Description
Job Overview:

The PACE Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant promotes and maintains health by providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Occupational Therapist.

The PACE Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing occupational therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues.

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting (Required)
Up to 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. (Required)

Up to 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or in the absence of such knowledge, receive appropriate training on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring. (Required)

Up to 1 year Experience working in Electronic Health Records (EHRs). (Preferred)
Before working independently, meet a standardized set of competencies for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position established by the PACE plan.

Before engaging in participant care, be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines.

Have not been convicted of criminal offenses involving Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act.

Have not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Have not been convicted of criminal offenses pertaining to physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred

Other Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (current) in practicing state and/or nationally certified. Upon Hire Required

Job Responsibilities:

Promotes and maintains health by providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of the PACE Occupational Therapist.

Performs therapeutic procedures and administers treatment programs to help individuals improve their ability to perform everyday activities focusing on enhancing physical, cognitive, and social skills to enable individuals to participate fully in their daily lives.

Completes and maintains documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy.

Assists participants use supportive devices, including durable medical equipment.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status. Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT.

Responsible for providing occupational therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address mobility and functional issues. Home visits may be necessary to provide participants and caregivers with occupational therapy education and durable medical equipment training and education. Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Rarely

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community