Occupational Therapist

Volunteers of America•Durham, NC

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join The Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE as a Occupational Therapist in Durham, NC. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.
Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable to practice in the state
A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive occupational therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team on a Plan of Care for each participant.
Conducts an in-person re-assessment minimally every six (6) months or as needed.
Provides evaluation/treatment on acute, restorative and maintenance levels to participants.
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.