Geriatric Occupational Therapist: Home & Community

Boldage-Pace; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Match*

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoldAge PACE is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and provide OT services for participants as part of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and caregiver education to support community-based participation.

The role requires an advanced OT degree, current state license, and experience in a hospital, nursing home, or community setting. Travel within service area may be involved.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state.
• 2 years of experience on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting preferred.
• 1 year of experience with frail/elderly population preferred; training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic in-person assessments to evaluate participants’ functional abilities and rehab needs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to promote safety and independence.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment plans based on progress and IDT collaboration.
• Deliver OT interventions across PACE center, clinic, participants’ homes, and contracted facilities.
• Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use and home safety and ADL programs.
• Maintain timely documentation of assessments, treatment, and progress per standards.
• Participate in daily IDT meetings and contribute to care planning and coordination.
• Supervise COTAs, review care plans, and provide mentorship.
• Train staff in safe OT practices and equipment use.
• Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team experience

Elderly care familiarity

Education

Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

OT license in state

2+ years interdisc team experience (preferred)

1 year elderly population experience (preferred)

Job description

BoldAge PACE is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and provide OT services for participants as part of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and caregiver education to support community-based participation.

The role requires an advanced OT degree, current state license, and experience in a hospital, nursing home, or community setting. Travel within service area may be involved.