Occupational Therapist (Cantonese/Mandarin)

Ahschc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asian Health Services, through the SpringLight Health PACE program in Oakland, seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and enhance daily living activities for frail seniors. You will join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team to plan and implement therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities include OT assessments for new and existing participants, education for families and staff, and documentation in the PACE EHR in line with federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Current California Physical Therapist license if applicable (PT license) – notes present for OT; ensure licensure status is as per PACE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments for new PACE participants and reassessments for existing participants as part of the IDT care planning process.
• Develop and implement OT care plans in collaboration with the IDT, addressing medical, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Provide OT education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to maximize function and daily activities.

Job description

Imagine a center where our seniors can receive transformative health care that will allow them to age at home and in their communities.

At Asian Health Services, we recognize that so many of our elderly patients continue to struggle to get the care they need because of challenges that go beyond the walls of the clinic.

To address these gaps, we’ve found a solution and model of care that integrates the quality care our elders receive at our health center with the most comprehensive support system, like transportation, culturally-inclusive meals, and social activities, our elders deserve.

We are building a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to bring life-changing, culturally competent care to low-income seniors—supporting them as they age safely and with dignity, right in their communities. Based on the PACE model, SpringLight Health will offer coordinated medical care, transportation, meals, social activities, medication management, and caregiver support—all tailored to each individual’s needs.

Learn more by visiting our website here.

Job Summary

The PACEOccupationalTherapistis responsible fortheOccupationalTherapy programservingPACE participants.

The PACEOccupationalTherapistis responsible forevaluating, assessing, andimplementingtherapeutic interventionsthatencourageparticipantsto engage in meaningful daily activitiesand enhancefunctionalindependence througha holistic approachthatutilizesacute and maintenanceoccupationaltherapy interventions.

The PACEOccupationalTherapist is amember of thePACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)andisresponsible forconductingoccupationaltherapy assessments for new PACE participants andoccupationaltherapy reassessmentsforexisting PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process.

The PACEOccupationalTherapistis responsible forprovidingoccupationaltherapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE stafftomaximizeparticipants'function and theirabilityto perform meaningful dailyactivities.

• Participates as a PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) member andis responsible forcompletingoccupationaltherapy assessments for new PACE participants and reassessmentsforexisting PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process.
• In collaboration with the primary care provider and IDT, develops and implements occupational therapy care plans for PACE participants,identifyingand addressing their medical, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• The occupational therapy service shall be under the direction of an occupational therapist. An occupational therapy assistant or aide shall work only under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• The occupational therapy services staff shallworkthe hours necessary to meet the needs of each participant as specified in the individual plan of care by theinterdisciplinary team andin accordance withthe staffing requirements of the Department.
• Attends IDT and morning meetings and reports on participants'functionalstatus, including changesinindividual participants’functional status and theirabilityto perform meaningful daily activities.
• Based on clinical observation or occupational therapy reassessments,makesrecommendations to the IDT for incorporating ormodifyingoccupationaltherapy interventions to participant care plans.
• After each treatment, make notationsspecifyingthemethod of treatment and theparticipant'sreaction.Narrative notes shall be enteredinthe participant's health record whenindicatedand signed by the occupational therapist.
• Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status requiring anoccupationaltherapy reassessment.Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT.
• Responsible for providingoccupationaltherapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to address functional issues related to performing meaningful daily activities.Home visits may be necessary to provide education or occupational therapy assessments/reassessments to participants and caregivers.
• Serves as anoccupationaltherapysubject matter expert and communicatesbest practicesfor a frail elderly populationto the IDT, participants, and caregivers.
• Completes andmaintainsdocumentation in the PACE EHRin accordance withfederal PACE regulations and organizational policy.Progress notes shall be written at least quarterly in the participant's health record and signed by the occupational therapist.
• Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy if obtained before 2000; Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy if obtained after 2000.
• Minimum1-yearwork experience as anOccupationalTherapist.
• One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or in the absence of such knowledge, receiveappropriate trainingon working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Bilingual ability (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) and experience providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Ability to make home visit and drive to community locations as appropriate and necessary.
• Before working independently, meet a standardized set of competencies for theOccupationalTherapist positionestablishedby the PACE plan.
• Experience working in Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• Before engaging in participant care, be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines.
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses involving Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act.
• Havenot been excluded fromparticipatingin Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Have not been convicted of criminal offensespertaining tophysical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current, active California Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Benefits That Support You

We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
• Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage

Time Off

• 12 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)

Financial & Retirement

• 403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance

Additional Support

• Commuter benefits
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.