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.