PACE Occupational Therapist

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and implement a program of occupational therapy for patients enrolled in PACE and accessing day services.
• Perform assessments of patients to determine abilities.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to decrease or eliminate disability, increase or maintain capability for independence, and develop function to a maximum level.
• Ensure that the individual plan of care is being followed by qualified support staff.
• Guide patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for improving function.
• Perform assessments as indicated. Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify goals as necessary. Traveling required as indicated.
• Conducts home, hospital, and other site visits as needed and indicated by IDT and/or Center Manager.
• Record and sign treatments in the patient’s health record. Record, sign, and date quarterly progress notes. Review and initial all evaluations and the discharge summary.
• Ensure services provided are in a therapeutic setting conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to all patients.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ensure that required equipment and supplies for the occupational therapy program are available or ordered as needed.
• Develop personnel policies that define the occupational therapy responsibilities and the duties assigned to the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Will conduct home treatments, assessments as required/needed.
• Will assist in conducting trainings to other staff members (including CNAs/PCAs, etc.) as requested.
• Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government/regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS, etc.)
• Participate in training programs for staff and caregivers.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Adheres to SYHC and PACE attendance and punctuality policies and practices.
• Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
• Per form other related duties as assigned or requested.