Occupational Therapist — Empower Elder Independence at Home

Longwood University; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO & Sick Time

Life insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Senior Care Partners PACE seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team and support home and community living for participants. You will assess, plan, and implement therapies to enable independence, partnering with physicians, nurses, social workers, and caregivers.

You will educate families and staff, ensure safety, and tailor care plans to each participant's goals while adhering to Michigan OT regulations and PACE policies.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, unless grandfathered under previous Occupational Therapy degree.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by ACOTE® or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess & Develop Personalized Care Plans in participants' homes.
• Provide Meaningful Therapy to improve or maintain ADL/IADL function.
• Educate participants, families, caregivers, and facility staff on functional abilities and safety.
• Collaborate as Part of an Interdisciplinary Team with IDT meetings.
• Maintain Excellence in Care with accurate documentation and quality improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical reasoning

Organization

Problem-solving

Collaboration with IDT

Education

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Senior Care Partners PACE seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team and support home and community living for participants. You will assess, plan, and implement therapies to enable independence, partnering with physicians, nurses, social workers, and caregivers.

You will educate families and staff, ensure safety, and tailor care plans to each participant's goals while adhering to Michigan OT regulations and PACE policies.