SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates the functional capabilities of all new participants on the functional evaluation form; makes regular progress notes; reevaluates all participants as necessary and records the reevaluations.

• Establishes realistic treatment goals and sets up treatment plans for participants needing occupational therapy, including participants requiring swallowing assessment and treatment. Refers to other disciplines as indicated.

• Instructs and supervises the OT assistant or rehab aide in carrying out regular treatments.

• Instructs participant's relatives and attendants in relevant methods of care and treatment when necessary.

• Acts as a consultant and advisor to staff, advising on transportation, transfer techniques and relevant methods of occupational therapy treatment.

• Participates regularly in Intake and Assessment Team.

• Keeps written records of rehabilitation equipment used at center and assumes responsibility for loaned equipment; sees that equipment is always in good condition.

• Together with Clinical Services Manager, rehab supervisor, nurse and physical therapist, plans for and orders new equipment needed in the Center or the participant's home.

• In conjunction with the physical therapist, is responsible for ordering, maintaining and name-labeling participants' mobility aids and other assistive devices.

• Performs occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in the day center, at clients' homes, and in contracted facilities as needed.

• Provides evening and weekend on-call coverage on a rotational basis.

• Fulfills all the administrative requirements, including keeping of statistical records using computerized system, participant records, reports, attendance at staff meetings, etc.

• Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants, their families and friends, visitors and the community.

• All other reasonably related jobs as assigned.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy training program.

• Holder of current license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

• State certification in swallowing evaluation and treatment and in physical agent modalities preferred.

• Membership in Occupational Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy Association preferred.

• Current recertification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred.

• Interest in, demonstrated ability and experience in working with frail elders.

• Flexibility, initiative, imagination and resourcefulness.

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

• Computer literacy preferred.

• Language capability - Spanish or Chinese preferred.

• Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 35 lbs.

• Ability to reach, bend and walk