Occupational Therapist-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

5d•$46 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants. The Occupational Therapist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing occupational therapy services for patients to remain independent and live safely in their communities. This role will design and develop patient care plans based on mobility assessments. In addition, this role will supervise the support team to ensure patient care plans are carried out correctly to increase success rates for patients. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. This role is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus!

Requirements

Valid CA Occupational Therapist license in good standing, required and maintained as a condition of employment.
One year experience working with the frail or elderly population required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
In addition, current CPR and First Aid certification are required for all PACE employees in accordance with CMS and DHCS requirements.
First Aid training will be provided at onboarding and must be renewed annually.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and methods for treatment and rehabilitation of functional impairments
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and understanding of the Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Area Agencies on Aging
Ability to apply ingenuity and imagination in adapting activities to individual needs
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Develops and implements occupational therapy programs for patients accessing day services
Performs assessments of patients to determine physical abilities and mobility
Develops and implements individualized plans of care to decrease or eliminate disability, increase, or maintain capability for independence, and develop function to a maximum level
Monitors qualified support staff activities to ensure individual plans of care are followed appropriately
Guides patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutics and creative and self-care activities for improving function
Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plans and modifies goals, as needed
Conducts home, hospital, and other site visits as indicated by IDT and Center Manager
Records and signs treatment plans in the patient's health record
Records, signs, and dates quarterly progress notes; including reviews and initials all evaluations and discharge summaries
Ensures services provided are in a therapeutic setting and conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to patients
Manages required equipment and supplies for the occupational therapy program to ensure they are available for patients; order equipment as needed
Follows policies which define the occupational therapy responsibilities as a resource to support staff
Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government and regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS)
Participates in training programs for staff and caregivers
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops