Occupational Therapist - Contractor

SMCIL is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work part time on a Contractual basis for our Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) using the CAPABLE program.  The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure from the Board of Occupational Therapy.  He/She needs the ability to work from a collaborative, client-centered model and the willingness and ability to implement a protocol and balance with clinical judgment.  Must have at least one year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist and experience with home care with older adults is preferred. The coverage area will consist of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.  Must be able to pass a criminal background check.  
General Job Description of Occupational Therapist for CAPABLE
 
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will implement the "CAPABLE Program" after completion of required training through Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing CAPABLE training.
 
The OT will assess and implement strategies at people's homes who have agreed to participate in CAPABLE.
 
The CAPABLE program consists of up to six occupational therapy contacts with program participants. The OT meets with participants in the person’s home unless otherwise determined.
 
The OT uses the training and Motivational Interviewing techniques to conduct a semi-structured clinical interview to identify and prioritize problem areas.
 
The OT captures the goals of the participant in up to 3 Action Plans and creates a Work
Order for the Handy Worker.
 
The OT interacts and communicates with the CAPABLE RN and other team members as needed.
 
The primary duties and responsibilities of the job:
    * Encourage the participant to identify the key target areas he/she wishes to address and engage the participant in problem-solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors to performance difficulties in subsequent sessions.
    * Discuss with the participant and observe his/her functional performance for safety, efficiency, and difficulty and assess the presence of environmental barriers for each targeted area. 
    * Develop a prioritized work order to include home modifications, repairs, and necessary items that will help the participants meet their goals. This includes communicating with the handy worker and possibly landlords. 
    * Reinforce strategy use, and review problem-solving, refined strategy use, and provide education and resources to address future needs for environmental adjustments in the final sessions. 
    * Maintain and manage equipment used by study participants (inventory, order, transport) and direct/monitor handy worker activities according to the work orders. 
    * Communicate and coordinate with the CAPABLE RN. 
    * Assist in resolving complaints from participants related to home modifications and equipment. 
SMCIL is an Equal Opportunity, at will employer. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please send resumes to Stacy Tobin at stobin@smcil.org