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Occupational Therapist Assessor Life

Catholic Health System

Lackawanna, NY

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lackawanna, NY
POSTED
20 days ago

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

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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