Occupational Therapist

Center for Elders’ Independence(CEI) provides a Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver Program that allows Medi-Cal beneficiaries with high-level care needs to continue to live at home or in the community by identifying and ensuring they receive services that will sustain their health and safety outside of an institution.

THE POS I TION : Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Supervisor, the Occupational Therapist role provides restorative and rehabilitative services in conjunction with the total plan of care.

The hourly pay range for the Physical Therapy position at Center for Elders’ Independence is $45.12 to $67.68 per hour. Placement within the range is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established compensation practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates withtheprimary care providerteamandtheinterdisciplinaryteam in evaluating the participant's level of functioning and potential for rehabilitation or restoration, by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, participatesin the development ofthe participant’splan of care that may include the use of devices, techniques and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing activities of daily living.
• Instructs and in-servicesother members of the health teamand caregivers on certain areas of occupational therapy in which they may work with theparticipant.
• Conducts initial assessments of all participants.
• Completesreassessmentson participantsper CEI policy.
• As directed by the plan of care, treats participants to relieve pain, develop or restore functionand maintain maximum performance in activities of daily living.
• Works with vendors to obtain rehabilitativeequipment and supplies for participants.
• Observesandrecords andreports regularly to theinterdisciplinary team ontheparticipant's response to the occupational therapy interventions and any changes in condition.
• Instructs,supervises,and evaluates therapyprogramaidesin the implementation of theparticipant's individualized plan of care.
• Trains family members, other caregivers and CEI staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performingADL’s.
• Attends the interdisciplinary team conferences and actively participates in the development of the plan of care.
• Evaluates participants’ home environments and makes appropriate recommendations as needed.
• Attendscontinuing educationand actively participates in meetingsandtrainingsas required. Maintainsrequiredcertifications.
• Participates in coordination for 24-hour care delivery to participants.
• Delegates to and monitors the care provided by Occupational Therapy Assistants as appropriate and in accordance with California regulations.
• Documents thoroughly, accurately, and timely, and in accordance withOccupationalTherapy practice standards and CEI policy.
• Maintainsthedepartment in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families regardless of setting.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practicesStandardprecautions.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and abilityto beresponsivetoallcustomer groups.
• Maintains safe working environment. FollowsCEI’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a minimum of aBachelor’sdegree and is a graduate of a program of Occupational Therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
• Preferred, one (1) year of experience working as a Licensed Occupational Therapist with the frail elderly population.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification on file.
• A valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Abilityto travel to multiple work sitesand participants’ residences, required

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function ofthementioned position and by no meansshallbe considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.All employees areexpected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

Placement within the compensation range listed here is determined by job-related qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market factors, consistent with CEI compensation practices.

Salary Range

$1 - $2 USD

As set forth in Center for Elders' Independence’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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