Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist# Occupational TherapistHot JobTucson, AZ 85716## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeCategoryOther## Description**Purpose:** This position conducts in-home assessments to support clients in achieving independent living goals by identifying concerns, barriers, and setting objectives.**Reports To:** Health and Wellness Director**Compensation:** Dependent upon relevant education, experience, and preferred qualifications.**Schedule, Post of Duty, & Travel Requirements:*** 5-15 hours weekly, primarily Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* This position is located remotely unless other arrangements have been approved by the* supervisor.* Frequent travel is required between clients homes and PCOA locations**Major Duties & Responsibilities:*** Conducts or oversees initial in-home assessments to identify client concerns, barriers, and goal for independent living for the Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP).* Develops a preliminary treatment plan in accordance with HUD guidelines to address identified goals and barriers in collaboration with the client, client specialist and/or project manager.* Performs or oversees a final assessment after work completion to verify that the client can effectively use the installed equipment and ensure all work was completed according to the plan in accordance with HUD guidelines.**Essential Functions:*** Attends and actively collaborates with others at all scheduled meetings and trainings.* Builds and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others.* Utilizes technical expertise to complete all assigned tasks with an emphasis on quality and timeliness.* Works independently and collaboratively with others with minimal supervision.* Performs tasks at a proficient level and handles more difficult, complex, or irregular tasks.* Uses critical thinking and independent judgment to solve unusual problems.* Uses virtual collaboration platforms to perform work as necessary (e.g. Zoom or Teams).## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications:**An equivalent combination of education and experience related to the position may be considered.* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; a Master's degree is preferred.* At least one (1) year of clinical experience required.* Current licensure from the State of Arizona.**Additional Qualifications:*** Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) certification required, provided post employment through PCOA.* Must have reliable transportation.* Must successfully obtain and maintain AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance and Central Registry background clearance.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Knowledge of case management/care coordination practices, rules, regulations, and requirements.* Knowledge of the aging process, issues, and health problems associated with aging and disabilities.* Skill in using Microsoft Office suite and virtual collaboration platforms.* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Pima Council on Aging and its family of non-profit companies.* Ability to effectively adapt and maintain composure in high-stress situations.* Ability to effectively communicate with, receive information from, and convey information to others.* Ability to establish clear professional boundaries with clients.* Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.* Ability to manage time, organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.* Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, printers, and phone systems.* Ability to professionally represent the organization and work harmoniously with diverse populations including staff, clients, and providers.**Physical & Environmental Factors:*** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and occasionally climb or balance, squat, stoop, twist, turn, push, pull, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms.* Hearing requirements include the ability to listen and respond appropriately to conversations in person, virtually, and over phone.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* The working environment requires frequent travel to and working in client homes or residential sites that may encounter unsanitary conditions and diversity of living styles.* This position works remotely and should be able to maintain a quiet, confidential space with appropriate internet connectivity to accomplish duties.* This position frequently must lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr