Aged Care, CPR Certification, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Discharge Plans, Durable Medical Equipment, Electronic Medical Records, Home Care, Hospital, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Quality Management, Team Player, Treatment Plan
Occupational Therapist
Work with older adults in a community-based care setting where the focus is on helping participants stay safe, independent, and active in their own homes. This Occupational Therapist position is part of a local PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) team, providing in-center and in-home support, evaluations, and collaborative care planning. Youll play a key role in helping seniors maximize their function and quality of life while working in a supportive clinical environment.
What Youll Do:
- Complete initial evaluations and reassessments for PACE participants
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide home safety evaluations and ADL-focused recommendations
- Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on therapy plans and techniques
- Collaborate with Home Health RNs and PCW Supervisors
- Assist in discharge planning from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities
- Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment and DME
- Document care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement efforts
- Support clinical competency training for aides as needed
What Youll Need:
- Active Occupational Therapist license
- Current CPR certification
- 2 to 3 years of therapy experience preferred
- Experience with frail elderly or chronically ill individuals strongly preferred
- Comfortable working with high-needs populations and in a team setting
- Strong communication, organization, and adaptability
- Reliable personal vehicle for local travel
- Bilingual skills a plus (but not required)
- Ability to perform physical job duties with or without accommodations
Why You Should Apply:
- Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience
- Setting: PACE program focused on aging in place with a supportive care model
- Team: Work closely with nurses, caregivers, and support staff in a collaborative environment
- Purpose: Help older adults live independently with dignity, safety, and support
Ready to make an impact in a care model that prioritizes independence and dignity? Apply tod
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Covelo Direct (a Division of ZOE Holding)