Occupational Therapist-PACE Program

Chapters Health System•Port Charlotte, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chapters Health System is a progressive leader and premier health organization dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983, as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education, and guidance through its managed affiliates. The company is committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in its communities. This position is for an Occupational Therapist within the PACE Program, focusing on essential functions necessary for success, with professionalism and mutual respect for all. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs.

Requirements

Exhibit good time management skills and organizational skills.
Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
Excellent communication; via phone, in person and email.
Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of one year experience working with the frail/elderly population.
Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of Florida.
Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record.
Automobile Insurance.
Clear level 2 background check.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Submission through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the initial assessment and ongoing assessment of patients upon referral from multi-disciplinary team.
Evaluation of patient/family response to therapy.
Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic functions.
Identify and identify problems and develop solutions.
Develop goals as related to the needs of the patient.
Develop treatment plan in consultation with the IDG to include the physician, including any changes or provisions.
Revise plan of care as needed to include discharge planning and evaluation.
Review and complete patient assessments and plan of care.
Identify equipment required to increase the patient’s function and independence.
Plan and develop maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
Provide education to family members and friends for those parts of the treatment plan that they can carry out.
Responsible for timely documentation of all therapy interventions to include assessments and evaluation data, treatments and the patient’s response to therapy intervention.
Oversee duties of the PT/OT Aide.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.