Occupational Therapist full time

About the Opportunity

Join an innovative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely and independently in their homes. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to support our evidence-based CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) Program within Adult Day Health Care services. In this community-based role, you will work closely with a Registered Nurse and an interdisciplinary care team to conduct home-based assessments, identify barriers to daily functioning, and develop individualized interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life. Through collaborative care planning and home modification recommendations, you will play a critical role in helping participants age in place while reducing the risk of hospitalization and long-term institutional care. This position is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about serving older adults and committed to delivering person-centered care in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive participant screenings and assessments for the CAPABLE Program.
• Perform in-home evaluations to assess functional abilities, environmental barriers, and home safety concerns.
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory functioning.
• Assess participants' ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Identify risks that impact safety and independence and recommend appropriate home modifications and adaptive solutions.
• Prepare work orders and coordinate with vendors regarding approved home modifications.
• Educate participants, families, and caregivers on adaptive equipment, home safety strategies, and therapeutic recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with CAPABLE program standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support participant goals and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage scheduling of participant home visits and assessments.
• Prepare program reports, outcome measures, and statistical data as required.
• Provide rehabilitation therapy services within the Adult Day Health Care Program, as assigned.
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and CAPABLE-specific training.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Project Coordinator regarding participant progress and program operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, active, and unrestricted New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of home care experience in a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), Long-Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHC), or similar community-based setting.
• Experience conducting home safety assessments and recommending environmental modifications.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment approaches, adaptive equipment, and safety practices.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHRs) and standard computer applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual language skills.
• Experience working with older adults in community-based, geriatric, or aging-services settings.
• Knowledge of aging-in-place programs and evidence-based interventions that support independence and reduce hospitalizations.

Desired Competencies