Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) – CAPABLE Program & Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)
Location: Community-Based/Home Visits (Manhattan & Bronx)
Department: Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) / CAPABLE Program
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: $111,305.22 annually (Full-Time)
Sign-On Bonus
We are pleased to offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and $1,500 for part-time hires, payable as follows:
- 50% after six (6) months of employment
- 50% after one (1) year of employment
About the Opportunity
Join an innovative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely and independently in their homes. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to support our evidence-based CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) Program within Adult Day Health Care services.
In this community-based role, you will work closely with a Registered Nurse and an interdisciplinary care team to conduct home-based assessments, identify barriers to daily functioning, and develop individualized interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life. Through collaborative care planning and home modification recommendations, you will play a critical role in helping participants age in place while reducing the risk of hospitalization and long-term institutional care.
This position is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about serving older adults and committed to delivering person-centered care in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive participant screenings and assessments for the CAPABLE Program.
- Perform in-home evaluations to assess functional abilities, environmental barriers, and home safety concerns.
- Evaluate physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory functioning.
- Assess participants' ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and develop individualized intervention plans.
- Identify risks that impact safety and independence and recommend appropriate home modifications and adaptive solutions.
- Prepare work orders and coordinate with vendors regarding approved home modifications.
- Educate participants, families, and caregivers on adaptive equipment, home safety strategies, and therapeutic recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with CAPABLE program standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support participant goals and quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate and manage scheduling of participant home visits and assessments.
- Prepare program reports, outcome measures, and statistical data as required.
- Provide rehabilitation therapy services within the Adult Day Health Care Program, as assigned.
- Participate in professional development, continuing education, and CAPABLE-specific training.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Project Coordinator regarding participant progress and program operations.
CAPABLE Program Training
The selected candidate will complete a 10-hour virtual CAPABLE training program focused on participant assessment, care planning, intervention implementation, and outcome evaluation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current, active, and unrestricted New York State Occupational Therapist license.
- Minimum of three (3) years of home care experience in a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), Long-Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHC), or similar community-based setting.
- Experience conducting home safety assessments and recommending environmental modifications.
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment approaches, adaptive equipment, and safety practices.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHRs) and standard computer applications.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual language skills.
- Experience working with older adults in community-based, geriatric, or aging-services settings.
- Knowledge of aging-in-place programs and evidence-based interventions that support independence and reduce hospitalizations.
Desired Competencies
- Commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive care.
- Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities within a flexible schedule.
- Passion for improving the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.
Experience with Older Adults
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the senior population preferred.
- Understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs of aging adults.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with participants, families, caregivers, and community partners.