Occupational Therapist Assessor Life
Catholic Health, Lackawanna, NY, United States
Overview
Facility:
LIFE PACE OLV
Shift:
Shift 1
Status:
Full Time
FTE:
1.000000
Bargaining Unit:
ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime:
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule:
Days
Hours:
8:30a-4:30p
Summary:
The Occupational Therapist Assessor for LIFE is responsible for assessing referred community clients in their home setting via the OT Initial assessment form and the NYS Safe at Home eligibility criteria to determine eligibility to be enrolled into a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. Additionally, the OT assessor is responsible for assessing areas of need to determine services to be provided upon enrollment, the creation of the initial plan of care, entering documented diagnosis, Initial OT orders, authorizations and other assessments recommended to assess safety in the community. This position will also work collaboratively with other members of the enrollment and leadership team at LIFE to promote a streamlined enrollment process.
Responsibilities
Education:
Graduate of a B.S. or M.S. degree program in OT required
State of New York license and registration required
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
Experience:
One (1) year experience as an OT completing home based care required
Minimum one (2) years relevant experience working with the geriatric population preferred
One year experience with the frail elderly preferred
Knowledge of NYS Safe at Home Criteria preferred
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
Must demonstrate the ability to complete a home safety assessment
Must have the knowledge to adapt and modify the home setting
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
Ability to prioritize
Strong assessment skills required
Ability to multi task
All requirements related to patient contact apply to all staff, including contract workers, from the medical director to personal care assistants
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Facility:
LIFE PACE OLV
Shift:
Shift 1
Status:
Full Time
FTE:
1.000000
Bargaining Unit:
ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime:
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule:
Days
Hours:
8:30a-4:30p
Summary:
The Occupational Therapist Assessor for LIFE is responsible for assessing referred community clients in their home setting via the OT Initial assessment form and the NYS Safe at Home eligibility criteria to determine eligibility to be enrolled into a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. Additionally, the OT assessor is responsible for assessing areas of need to determine services to be provided upon enrollment, the creation of the initial plan of care, entering documented diagnosis, Initial OT orders, authorizations and other assessments recommended to assess safety in the community. This position will also work collaboratively with other members of the enrollment and leadership team at LIFE to promote a streamlined enrollment process.
Responsibilities
Education:
Graduate of a B.S. or M.S. degree program in OT required
State of New York license and registration required
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
Experience:
One (1) year experience as an OT completing home based care required
Minimum one (2) years relevant experience working with the geriatric population preferred
One year experience with the frail elderly preferred
Knowledge of NYS Safe at Home Criteria preferred
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
Must demonstrate the ability to complete a home safety assessment
Must have the knowledge to adapt and modify the home setting
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
Ability to prioritize
Strong assessment skills required
Ability to multi task
All requirements related to patient contact apply to all staff, including contract workers, from the medical director to personal care assistants
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