Occupational Therapist

Care Synergy • Greeley, CO

39d • $72,675 - $85,404 • Onsite

About The Position

Pathways PACE has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist based out of Greeley, CO. This role is responsible for the oversight of OT services ensuring the delivery of therapeutic interventions. The organization is a network of mission-driven, nonprofit healthcare organizations dedicated to caring for very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals by keeping them at home and out of the hospital while maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The Care Synergy enterprise includes a group of collaborating nonprofit Affiliates across Colorado’s Front Range that share resources, expertise, and infrastructure to deliver high quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university, with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of experience as an occupational therapist required.
• Active Colorado OT license.
• Current CPR certification based on individual affiliate requirements.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance in accordance with state statute.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of SNF, hospital or inpatient rehab preferable.
• Home health experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using all information sources available completes initial, periodic and annual assessments on participants’ functional ability and restorative potential.
• Participates in the IDT, communicates changes in the participant’s condition and assists with the Plan of Care, and assists in 24-hour participant care delivery.
• Documents in the participant record in a timely manner.
• Determines participant and family needs related to functional ability.
• Confers with participant and family to identify participant goals and expectations.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.
• Facilitates continuity in care management through communication and education with related agency providers and caregivers.
• Instructs family and/or caregivers from homecare/ home health and NF agencies for therapeutic continuity.
• Instructs caregivers (staff and informal) in proper activities and modifications to improve functions.
• Facilitates or participates in family meetings, support groups and Family Caregiver meetings as required.
• In cooperation with Physical Therapy, provides leadership within the IDT to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Assesses participant home environment and makes recommendations for adaptations to improve independent function and enhance safety.
• In cooperation with IDT, plans and performs therapeutic interventions designed to keep the participant in the community and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
• Provides individual therapy for participants as needed or prescribed in the care plan.
• Carries out accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy to enhance participation in activities of daily living.
• Participates in quality studies according to the quality plan and recommends studies for annual quality plan.
• Assures that Therapeutic Communication is used with all participants.
• Ensures the Director is informed of care plan changes related to activities of daily living of participants, durable medical equipment, splints or home modifications.
• Works with Director to provide orientation and in-service programs for IDT to enhance staff understanding of occupational therapy issues, meet regulatory requirements and support performance improvement.
• Coordinates with medical equipment and orthotics providers to arrange appointments and share pertinent information.
• Coordinates with home modification program for installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.
• Ensures the proper ordering, labeling and maintenance of durable medical equipment and other devices.
• In cooperation with the Director of Quality Improvement, participates in the Quality Management Program to support continued performance improvement.
• Completes and ensures completion of documentation of clinical services, reviewing medical record for continuity and completeness.

Benefits

• Paid Mileage
• Shift Diffs
• Stipends
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile
• Two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level