Occupational Therapist

altamed; Monterey Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with -

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

AltaMed is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support the Rehabilitation Manager across staffing, training, administration, and regulatory compliance for our PACE centers. The OT will cover duties remotely or in-person as needed to support assessments, care planning, and IDT meetings.

You will assist with data collection and analysis, prepare reports and presentations, and participate in CQI initiatives and interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and optimize rehab

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in California.
• Minimum 1 year experience with frail elderly or disabled populations preferred.
• Bilingual abilities preferred (English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin).
• Post-professional education in Physical Agent Modality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specialized OT to support Rehabilitation Manager across staffing, training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance for PACE centers.
• OT covers duties remotely or in-person as needed for assessments, care planning, and IDT/Care Coordination meetings.
• Support training such as onboarding, process implementation, and competency re-training.
• Assist with data collection, data analysis, report building, and facilitating presentations.
• Support Rehab operations with CQI initiatives and interdisciplinary committee participation.
• Collaborate with discipline managers, QA teams, and other leaders to align with goals and deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/MT

Education

California OT License

BLS certification

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed - it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

This is a specialized Occupational Therapist (OT) position to support the Rehabilitation Manager directly over five major domains of work: staff coverage, staff training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance. The OT will cover various PACE Occupational Therapist duties remotely or in-person for any of the AltaMed PACE Centers, as needed to support compliance-related needs such as assessments, care planning, and IDT/Care Coordination meetings. The OT will support training such as onboarding, process implementation, and competency re-training as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager. The OT will support Rehab operations by assisting processes such as data collection, data analysis, report building, preparing and facilitating presentations, and compliance recordkeeping. The OT will support PACE by assisting with program planning and implementation, participating in CQI initiatives, and serving on interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and the delivery of Rehab services. The OT will collaborate with discipline managers, QI team, the Rehabilitation department, and other PACE leaders to align with organizational goals, provide an exceptional customer experience, and optimize care delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• An Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of California Occupational Therapy Board is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly (Geriatric) and disabled populations preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.
• Post-professional education and training in Physical Agent Modality preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$47.64 - $59.55 hourly

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.