Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic in-person assessments to evaluate participants’ functional abilities, home environment, and rehabilitation needs.
• Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to promote safety and independence.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on participant progress and IDT collaboration.
• Deliver OT interventions across settings including the PACE center, clinic, participants’ homes, and contracted facilities.
• Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use, home safety strategies, and ADL programs.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of assessments, treatment, and participant progress per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Actively participate in daily IDT meetings, contributing to comprehensive care planning and 24-hour care coordination.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including review of care plans, co-signing documentation, and providing ongoing mentorship.
• Train staff in safe OT practices and equipment use to enhance participant care.
• Perform integrated IDT functions encompassing the Occupational Therapist role and the Home Care Coordinator role, ensuring cohesive planning, communication, and oversight of both rehabilitative and home-based support services for PACE participants.
• May perform the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.
• Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state
• Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
• One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.

Qualifications

• Competency position specific competencies for the Occupational Therapist will be met prior to assuming participant care.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with Match*
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Varies