Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The 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  rehabilitation department and is a member of the management team and facilitates collaborative relationships.
• Across  and with external stakeholders to promote the values, team
  culture and mission.
• 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 reeducation, 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

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Education Certifications & Licensure: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program (AOTA and ACOTE standards).
• Initial Registration from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed and/or eligible for Licensure as required in the State of California -BLS