Geriatric Occupational Therapist - PACE Care Team

Socket.dev; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Commuter benefits

3 floating holidays

Job summary

Asian Health Services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for its PACE program to evaluate and treat seniors in the community. You will join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and conduct OT assessments for new and existing participants, guiding holistic care plans that address medical, physical, social, and emotional needs.

You will educate participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to maximize daily functioning, perform home visits when needed, and document progress in the PACE EHR,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or Doctorate after 2000).
• Minimum 1 year work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Bilingual ability (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) with culturally/linguistically appropriate services.
• Experience with frail/elderly populations; home visits may be required.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• Medical clearance and up-to-date immunizations required.

Responsibilities

• Complete occupational therapy assessments for new and existing PACE participants as part of the IDT care planning.
• Develop and implement OT care plans addressing medical, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Provide OT education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to maximize function.
• Document progress and notes in the PACE EHR; ensure quarterly progress reporting.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Home visits

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Bilingual Cantonese/ Mandarin

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EHRs

Job description

Asian Health Services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for its PACE program to evaluate and treat seniors in the community. You will join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and conduct OT assessments for new and existing participants, guiding holistic care plans that address medical, physical, social, and emotional needs.

You will educate participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to maximize daily functioning, perform home visits when needed, and document progress in the PACE EHR,