Occupational Therapist

Senior Care Partners PACE; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Sick Time

Employee Assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to help participants live as independently and safely as possible in their homes and communities.

You’ll assess, plan, and deliver person-centered therapy, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to create meaningful outcomes and support families in daily activities and transitions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent credential.
• Current, active Michigan OT license.
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic OT assessments in participants’ homes.
• Identify functional, cognitive, environmental, and safety needs.
• Develop participant-centered plans of care for home care and functional needs.
• Provide individualized ADL/IADL therapy to improve independence.
• Educate participants and caregivers on safety and adaptive strategies.
• Collaborate with the IDT and other professionals to optimize care.
• Supervise COTAs and provide ongoing education.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOTE-accredited program

Michigan OT license

Job description

Why You'll Love it Here:

• Purpose


• Professional Development


• Paid Holidays


• Generous PTO & Sick Time


• Internal opportunities for growth


• Team Support


• Competitive Pay


• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Life insurance


• 403(b) Retirement Savings


• Employee Assistance


• And MORE!

Empower Independence. Restore Possibilities. Make a Lasting Impact.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.

Senior Care Partners PACE

Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a compassionate and innovative Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our interdisciplinary team and help participants live as independently and safely as possible in their homes and communities.

This is more than a traditional therapy role. You’ll have the opportunity to look at the whole person and their environment—helping participants overcome barriers, adapt to changing abilities, and continue doing the activities that matter most to them.

If you’re passionate about person-centered care and enjoy collaborating with a team to create meaningful outcomes, we invite you to bring your expertise to Senior Care Partners PACE.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly support participants in maintaining or improving their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)—from personal care and mobility to household tasks and community living.

You’ll combine clinical expertise, creativity, education, adaptive strategies, and environmental modifications to help each participant achieve their individual goals and remain engaged in the community.

What You’ll Do

Assess & Develop Personalized Care Plans

• Conduct comprehensive initial and periodic occupational therapy assessments in participants’ homes.


• Identify functional, cognitive, environmental, and safety needs.


• Develop participant-centered plans of care addressing home care and functional needs.


• Continually evaluate the need for occupational therapy and home care services and communicate recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Provide Meaningful Therapy

• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs designed to improve or maintain ADL and IADL function.


• Provide therapeutic activities, exercises, compensatory strategies, and functional training.


• Provide training related to adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME).


• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications based on medical necessity and participant goals.


• Help participants maximize independence, safety, confidence, and quality of life.

Educate & Empower

• Educate participants, families, caregivers, and facility staff on functional and cognitive abilities, safety, adaptive techniques, and strategies that support independence.


• Provide practical recommendations that caregivers can incorporate into daily routines.


• Support participants and caregivers in achieving meaningful, individualized goals.

Collaborate as Part of an Interdisciplinary Team

• Actively participate in participant-centered care planning and IDT meetings.


• Communicate changes in participant condition and functional status to appropriate team members.


• Participate in transitions from hospitals, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities and provide recommendations to the IDT.


• Collaborate with Recreational Therapy on wellness programming and group activities.


• Support the development of innovative programs that benefit participants and align with organizational goals, vision, and values.

Lead & Mentor

• Provide professional supervision and support to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and other staff implementing treatment programs.


• Provide ongoing education and guidance to COTAs.


• Ensure COTA supervision and practice comply with Senior Care Partners PACE policies and applicable Michigan occupational therapy regulations.

Maintain Excellence in Care

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the participant’s medical record.


• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.


• Follow organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.


• Promote a patient- and family-centered approach in every aspect of care.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, unless grandfathered under previous Occupational Therapy degree.


• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or an equivalent accrediting organization.


• Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.


• At least one year of experience working with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with members of an interdisciplinary care team.


• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Commitment to participant-centered, compassionate care.

The Senior Care Partners PACE Difference

At Senior Care Partners PACE, occupational therapy is about much more than exercises and treatment sessions. It’s about helping people continue to live life on their own terms.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults and individuals with complex care needs.


• Deliver care where participants live and where their goals actually take place.


• Use your clinical creativity to solve real-world functional challenges.


• Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families.


• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, caregivers, and other professionals.


• Help shape innovative programming that improves participant outcomes.


• Empower people to remain active, engaged, and connected to their communities.

Minimum Working Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver’s license and car insurance.


• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.

Senior Care Partners PACE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.