PACE Occupational Therapist

About the role

Develop and implement a program of occupational therapy for patients enrolled in PACE and accessing day services. Perform assessments of patients to determine abilities. Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to decrease or eliminate disability, increase or maintain capability for independence, and develop function to a maximum level. Ensure that the individual plan of care is being followed by qualified support staff. Guide patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for improving function.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments as indicated and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, modifying goals as necessary.
• Traveling required as indicated; conduct home, hospital, and other site visits as needed and indicated by IDT and/or Center Manager.
• Record and sign treatments in the patient’s health record; record, sign, and date quarterly progress notes; review and initial all evaluations and the discharge summary.
• Ensure services provided are in a therapeutic setting conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to all patients.
• Ensure required equipment and supplies for the occupational therapy program are available or ordered as needed.
• Develop personnel policies that define the occupational therapy responsibilities and the duties assigned to the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Conduct home treatments and assessments as required; assist in conducting trainings to other staff members (including CNAs/PCAs, etc.) as requested.
• Keep abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government/regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS, etc.).
• Participate in training programs for staff and caregivers.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Adhere to SYHC and PACE attendance and punctuality policies and practices; attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.