Occupational Therapist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Fresno, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary team across centers, homes, and clinics.

You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, recommend adaptive equipment, educate caregivers, and document progress, while supervising Assistants and contributing to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and current licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• Preferably, two years of experience in interdisciplinary settings and with elderly populations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate care plans clearly.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and compliance with licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate functional abilities and home environments.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications to promote safety and independence.
• Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments and progress per standards.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings for care planning.
• Supervise and mentor Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with safe practices.
• Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.
• Perform integrated home care coordination and rehabilitative tasks per licensing.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clear communication of care plans

Professional development commitment

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Role Overview

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering occupational therapy services to PACE participants as part of an interdisciplinary team. Key duties include conducting assessments, developing and revising individualized treatment plans, and providing interventions across various settings such as centers, homes, and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate functional abilities, home environments, and rehabilitation needs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to promote safety and independence.
• Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use, safety strategies, and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments and progress, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive care planning.
• Supervise and mentor Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring safe practices and proper documentation.
• Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.
• Perform integrated roles related to home care coordination and rehabilitative support, adapting duties as needed based on licensing and experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced degree and current licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• Preferably, two years of experience in interdisciplinary settings and with elderly populations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate care plans clearly.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and compliance with licensure requirements.