Occupational Therapist (OT) — PACE Program
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist will provide long-term, relationship-based care to elderly participants in a community-based PACE program. The role supports participants in maintaining independence in their homes and communities through adaptive strategies, home modifications, cognitive interventions, and caregiver education. The position emphasizes holistic, person-centered care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The therapist will conduct occupational therapy evaluations and provide ongoing treatment, including ADL training, fall prevention, home safety assessments, cognitive maintenance, adaptive equipment recommendations, and caregiver education. New graduates are welcome. Per diem and contractor options and flexible scheduling are available. Full benefits are offered to full-time employees.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Pennsylvania occupational therapy license or eligibility to obtain one.
- NBCOT certification.
- Interest in geriatric care and community health.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy evaluations and ongoing treatment for PACE participants.
- Deliver activities of daily living (ADL) training.
- Provide fall-prevention interventions and home-safety assessments.
- Support cognitive maintenance.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and strategies.
- Educate caregivers.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centered care.
- Help participants maintain independence in their homes and communities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Full benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Five weeks of PTO.
- Unlimited free CEUs.
- Sustainable, relationship-based caseload.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
