Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Occupational Therapist is responsible for coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Occupational Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home.
• Occupational Therapy works closely with PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to maximize participant independence and safety as well as enhance performance of ADLs.
• The Occupational Therapist collaborates with the Physical Therapist to efficiently operate client rehabilitation department and is a member of the client management team and facilitates collaborative relationships across client and with external stakeholders to promote the client values, team culture and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments to determine the Occupational Therapy care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document Occupational Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs.
• Supervises the Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
• Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in areas of Occupational Therapy in which they may work with participants.
• Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment.
• Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants’ condition or functional status.
• Work with the other members of the IDT to support smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.).
• In coordination with the Marketing Team, support enrollment of prospective participants into the program.
• Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support.
• Manage direct reports including training, supervising and mentoring.
• Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.
• Only act within the Product of his or her authority to practice.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.
• Follow client policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.
• Timely completion of all mandated trainings and education.
• Timely completion of all mandated occupational health screenings as needed.
• Exercises flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program (AOTA and ACOTE standards).

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Initial Registration from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed and/or eligible for Licensure as required in the State of California -BLS

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of two years Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
• Highly motivated, inspirational leader who is able to innovatively engage, support and remove barriers for the team to ensure the team consistently meet established goals.
• Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
• Two years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to prioritize and manage people and projects.
• Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.