Occupational Therapist

Trinity Health; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 Benefits (low-cost medical, etc)

DailyPay

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Job summary

PACE of Montgomery County, a part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality, comprehensive care to seniors in the community. This occupational therapy position will evaluate and treat participants across acute, restorative, or maintenance levels in Day Center, Nursing Home, or home settings.

The role is based at LIFE of Montgomery County with full-time hours, Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, and a comprehensive benefits package including Day-1 benefits, DailyPay, holidays/PTO, and tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered, active occupational therapy license in the state of PACE Organization.
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population; appropriate clinical placement experience may be substituted.
• Must have Employee Medical Statement meeting job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel, and discipline department staff.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and corporate integrity programs.
• Act within designated roles during disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate home modification programs to support independence and safety.
• Provide treatment to participants consistent with identified goals.
• Train family members, caregivers, and staff in maximizing safety and functional abilities.
• Evaluate participant progress and document therapy notes accurately.

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday

Description: The primary purpose of your job position is to provide clinical occupation therapy evaluation and treatment for the PACE Organizations' participants, on acute, restorative, or maintenance levels needed by the Day Center, Nursing Home, or in-home setting.

Pay Range: $40.49-$50.61/hr

Sign On Bonus - $5,000K

Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for the participants of the PACE Organization. This includes acute, restorative, or maintenance therapy as needed in various settings such as the Day Center, Nursing Home, or in-home settings.

Position Details: This position will be based at the LIFE of Montgomery County.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel, and discipline department staff.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and corporate integrity programs.
• Act within designated roles during disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate home modification programs to support independence and safety.
• Provide treatment to participants consistent with identified goals.
• Train family members, caregivers, and staff in maximizing safety and functional abilities.
• Evaluate participant progress and document therapy notes accurately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered, active occupational therapy license in the state of PACE Organization.
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population; appropriate clinical placement experience may be substituted.
• Must have Employee Medical Statement meeting job requirements.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans).
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans.

Ministry/Facility Information:

PACE of Montgomery County, a part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality, comprehensive care to seniors in the community. Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous care, allowing seniors to live independently at home while receiving nursing home-level care. Core values include Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.