Occupational Therapist PACE

3 weeks ago

Bettendorf Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Overview:
Occupational Therapist

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time + Benefits

$7,500 Sign On Bonus, if external

 

Under the supervision of the PACE Program Manager provides occupational therapy services to the participants in the PACE program.  Provides clinical supervision to the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

   

Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a 

 remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

 

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Responsibilities:
Key Accountability
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement and Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures, in order to assure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Performs assessment screenings on potential PACE participants as assigned and makes appropriate recommendations for services.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains regular attendance and participates at interdisciplinary team meetings; collaborates on care planning and service allocation decisions.
• Completes participant occupational therapy evaluations as needed and develops a plan of care. Evaluates areas including but not limited to: functional, physical and ADL status, cognitive functioning, visual-perceptual status, feeding ability, cooking skills, bed mobility, wheelchair needs, home safety/environmental assessments and positioning assessments.
• Provides treatment as indicated and implements OT procedures consistent with achieving identified goals; grades activities to facilitate goals.
• Communicates regularly with contracted therapists as directed by IDT. .
• Provides regular updates to team on participant status in therapy, including discharge plans.
• Assesses need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment (DME) and makes recommendations to interdisciplinary team. Receives required authorization prior to purchase of DME. Orders DME and provides follow up as needed.
• Participates in care plan development and discharge planning related to therapy services for participants placed in nursing home or other care facilities.
• Consults with Recreational Therapy Department regarding activity adaptations and/or alternative exercise programs.
• Assists in training of and provides professional supervision for Certified Occupation Therapist Assistants (COTA). Adheres to department policy and occupational therapy practice laws and reports to direct supervisor regarding these issues. Provides ongoing education to COTA(s).
• Trains, provides guidance and as appropriate, delegates restorative care plans to OT Techs and Therapy Aides.
• Provides training in body mechanics and use of assistive/adaptive devices to staff and caregivers.
• Educates staff, participants and family on services available through occupational therapy staff.
• Supervises students following occupational therapy practice guidelines.
• Reviews restorative care plans as directed by department policy.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Performs minor DME repairs as directed..
• Participates in committees as assigned by supervisor.
• Utilizes appropriate safety measures when providing treatment to PACE participants.
• Supports Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement efforts.
• Performs related services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department.
• Adheres to PACE Participants Rights Policy at all times.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee, participant/caregiver and agency information.
• Works sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications:
Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational therapy program.

 

License(s)/Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Valid Auto insurance.
Maintains current State of Iowa OT license.
Maintains current CPR status.
Maintain current Mandatory Reporter
Maintain NBCOT registration.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Sound clinical skills and demonstrated good judgment.
Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of the frail elderly population.
Ability to problem solve and plan effectively.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintains and develops basic computer skills.

 

Other

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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