Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, and implements Occupational Therapy services for PACE participants as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment; planning, providing treatment; and teaching of participant, caregivers or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Performs 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.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and participation in ongoing professional development.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 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.
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring (If applicable for the role).
• Competency position specific competencies for the Occupational Therapist will be met prior to assuming participant care.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• All Employees - Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.