PACE Occupational Therapist

San Ysidro Health•National City, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team of the San Diego PACE Program. The OT is responsible for designing and implementing an occupational therapy program for PACE patients to help them remain independent and live safely in the community. This role involves assessing PACE patients, developing individualized plans of care, determining the most appropriate approach to maximize function, and supervising support staff in carrying out the plan of care. Reassessments are performed as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and the Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American OT Association.
At least one year experience as an OT working with geriatric populations.
Licensed Occupational Therapist in CA.
CA valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of the current vehicle insurance (if applicable).
Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.
Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
Knowledge of principle and methods for treatment and rehabilitation of functional impairments.
Ingenuity and imagination in adapting activities to individual needs.
Familiarity with the Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Area Agencies on Aging.
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team.
Patience and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates clinical competency and geriatric population.
Only acts within scope of his/her authority to practice.
Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by San Diego PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.
Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

PAM Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a program of occupational therapy for patients enrolled in PACE and accessing day services.
Perform assessments of patients to determine abilities.
Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to decrease or eliminate disability, increase or maintain capability for independence, and develop function to a maximum level.
Ensure that the individual plan of care is being followed by qualified support staff.
Guide patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities for improving function.
Perform assessments as indicated.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify goals as necessary.
Conducts home, hospital, and other site visits as needed and indicated by IDT and/or Center Manager.
Record and sign treatments in the patient’s health record.
Record, sign, and date quarterly progress notes.
Review and initial all evaluations and the discharge summary.
Ensure services provided are in a therapeutic setting conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to all patients.
Ensure that required equipment and supplies for the occupational therapy program are available or ordered as needed.
Develop personnel policies that define the occupational therapy responsibilities and the duties assigned to the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Conduct home treatments, assessments as required/needed.
Assist in conducting trainings to other staff members (including CNAs/PCAs, etc.) as requested.
Keep abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government/regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS, etc.).
Participate in training programs for staff and caregivers.
Maintain and follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.