Job Description
- Conducts initial and periodic occupational therapy assessments to determine PACE Participants’ care needs, preferences, and goals. Establishes realistic and measurable goals and sets up treatment plans to administer rehabilitation treatment.
- Participates as an active member of the IDT for Participant care planning.
- Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, Participants, and caregivers and updates the IDT promptly regarding any changes in Participants’ condition or medical status.
- Oversees skilled and therapeutic exercises in the PACE Rehabilitation Gym ensuring that therapy conforms to accepted industry practice standards and organizational/department standards.
- Provides Participant and family education in rehabilitation needs and interventions.
- Works with other therapists and primary care staff to provide comprehensive, integrated Participant care.
- Documents all occupational therapy treatment and interventions accurately and within departmental time requirements into Participants’ electronic health record.
- Understands and demonstrates respect for Participants’ rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in Participant care.
- Plans and implements home-based interventions, including installation of adaptable equipment for Participant safety. Conducts required home safety visits, and other visits, as necessary for home-based interventions and observation.
- Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing occupational therapy treatment and/or maintenance programs.
- Demonstrates active participation in QI processes, staff training, and meetings.
- Provides care to Participants in-person, via telehealth, and/or via telephone, as indicated.
- Supports enrollment of prospective Participants in the PACE program.
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
- May provide after-hours on-call coverage to support PACE participants when the PACE Center is closed as needed for support.
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Valid and current California Occupational Therapy license in good standing
- Valid CA driver’s license with good driving history (last 5 years)
- Current BLS and First Aid required
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics to avoid work-related injuries, and the ability to educate other staff on proper body mechanics.
- At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population.
- Advanced Practice in Dysphagia strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of therapy equipment and technology, including aerobic and strength conditioning equipment tailored to the older adult population and use of mechanical assist devices.
- Minimum two years clinical experience with adults with as an Occupational Therapist.
- Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
- Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is required.
- Fluency in other languages is an asset.
This is not an OSHA high-risk position.