Occupational Therapist

St Pauls Senior Services • SAN DIEGO, CA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing an occupational therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The OT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The OT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessments as needed, and works closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care. Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

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 a OT working with geriatric populations.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of California (CA)

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing an occupational therapy program
• Conducting participant assessments
• Collaborating with the IDT to develop personalized care plans
• Overseeing the execution of care plans
• Performing reassessments
• Assisting in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees