Occupational Therapist

Senior Care Partners C.E.•Battle Creek, MI

19d

About The Position

Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a compassionate and innovative Occupational Therapist to help older adults and other participants live as independently and safely as possible in their homes and communities. The role provides person-centered occupational therapy through an interdisciplinary care team in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), an alternative to nursing home care that coordinates preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services. The Occupational Therapist assesses participants’ functional, cognitive, environmental, and safety needs; develops and implements individualized plans of care; and provides therapy and recommendations to support activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), independence, safety, and quality of life. Care is delivered in participants’ homes and other settings, with attention to their environments, goals, and changing abilities. The position also educates participants, families, caregivers, and facility staff; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team; supervises and guides Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs); and contributes to quality improvement and program development. The posting highlights a schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, on-call days, or productivity mandates. Senior Care Partners PACE describes its workplace as supportive and offers professional development, internal growth opportunities, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, competitive pay, insurance coverage, retirement savings, and employee assistance.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, unless grandfathered under a previous Occupational Therapy degree.
Graduation from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) or an equivalent accrediting organization.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Michigan.
At least one year of experience working with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with members of an interdisciplinary care team.
Strong communication, clinical reasoning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to participant-centered, compassionate care.
Reliable transportation, a current valid Michigan driver’s license, and car insurance.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be fully vaccinated or willing to be fully vaccinated against influenza, MMR, varicella, Tdap/Td, COVID-19, and hepatitis B.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial and periodic occupational therapy assessments in participants’ homes.
Identify participants’ functional, cognitive, environmental, and safety needs.
Develop participant-centered plans of care addressing home care and functional needs.
Evaluate the need for occupational therapy and home care services and communicate recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Plan and implement individualized treatment programs to improve or maintain ADL and IADL function.
Provide therapeutic activities, exercises, compensatory strategies, and functional training.
Train participants in the use of adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME).
Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications based on medical necessity and participant goals.
Help participants maximize independence, safety, confidence, and quality of life.
Educate participants, families, caregivers, and facility staff about functional and cognitive abilities, safety, adaptive techniques, and strategies that support independence.
Provide practical recommendations caregivers can incorporate into daily routines and support participants and caregivers in achieving individualized goals.
Participate in participant-centered care planning and IDT meetings.
Communicate changes in participant condition and functional status to appropriate team members.
Participate in transitions from hospitals, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities and provide recommendations to the IDT.
Collaborate with Recreational Therapy on wellness programming and group activities.
Support development of innovative programs that benefit participants and align with organizational goals, vision, and values.
Provide professional supervision and support to COTAs and other staff implementing treatment programs.
Provide ongoing education and guidance to COTAs and ensure their supervision and practice comply with organizational policies and applicable Michigan occupational therapy regulations.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in participants’ medical records.
Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.
Follow organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Promote a patient- and family-centered approach in all aspects of care.