Occupational Therapist PACE (MC-1.0)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Michigan City, ND

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Franciscan, our Occupational Therapists have the special training to evaluate patients and develop a plan to help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills. It’s a job that requires a special touch and the ability to establish good patient relationships. When you can do all that in a place that values faith and compassion, you know you’re onto something special. The PACE program’s vision statement is to provide unmatched, individualized, and joyful care through teamwork that is worthy of praise so that seniors experience the best quality-of-life in their communities. PACE offers seniors and their families the care, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation, and supportive services they need to remain healthy so that they can live in their own home. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree- Occupational Therapy - Required
Occupational Therapist (OT) License- State Licensing Board- Indiana- Required within 90 Days
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Heart Association- Required

Nice To Haves

Doctorate- Occupational Therapy- Preferred
1 Year Occupational Therapy Experience- Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
Trains and educate patients and family members or other support and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.
Documents and submit patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs