Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

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Make an Impact : Enhance the quality of life for seniors.

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Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple : We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.

Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, and implements Occupational Therapy services for PACE participants as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment; planning, providing treatment; and teaching of participant, caregivers or other appropriate representatives / family to maintain participant support in the community.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct initial and periodic in-person assessments to evaluate participants' functional abilities, home environment, and rehabilitation needs.
• Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to promote safety and independence.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on participant progress and IDT collaboration.
• Deliver OT interventions across settings including the PACE center, clinic, participants' homes, and contracted facilities.
• Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use, home safety strategies, and ADL programs.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of assessments, treatment, and participant progress per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Actively participate in daily IDT meetings, contributing to comprehensive care planning and 24-hour care coordination.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including review of care plans, co-signing documentation, and providing ongoing mentorship.
• Train staff in safe OT practices and equipment use to enhance participant care.
• Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.
• Perform other IDT duties as needed within scope of practice and competencies.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and participation in ongoing professional development.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Match begins after one year of employment