Occupational Therapist | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

PTO & Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Edge Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a healthcare organization to hire a California-licensed Occupational Therapist for their Elk Grove PACE program. The OT will assess participants, set care goals, and participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to develop and implement care plans, including device use and activities to improve functional independence.

The role requires an OT degree from ACOTE/AOTA accredited programs, 2+ years in a clinical elderly population, and supervisory

Qualifications

• Must have OT degree from an ACOTE/AOTA accredited program.
• CA licensed occupational therapist with at least 2 years of clinical OT experience with frail/elderly.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and ability to mentor team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments to define care needs, preferences and goals.
• Develop and participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to plan care.
• Deliver and document OT interventions per physician orders and care plans.
• Supervise therapy assistants and provide training for Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

OT assessment

Education

OT degree (ACOTE/AOTA accredited)

Job description

We’re working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The organization has been recognized by Forbes as one ofAmerica's Best Startup Employers, thanks to their innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants, and their passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to their values, team culture, and mission. They have been operating their PACE program in Elk Grove since July 2025.

We seek a California licensed candidates with two (2) or more years of occupational therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population for the role of Occupational Therapist. The person in this role will conduct Occupational Therapy assessments to define the Occupational Therapy care needs, preferences, and goals of the participants and actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to develop participant care plans. She/he will deliver and document Occupational Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance, and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs. She/he will supervise the Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).

Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accredited Program that meets AOTA & ACOTE standards. Must have two (2) years of occupational therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population. Must have two (2) years of supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members. Preferred Must have registration from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

The role offers a competitive compensation (salary to $126,484 based on experience) and excellent benefits that include medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401-K savings + match. The role also provides great work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time. This is a great opportunity to join the fastest growing PACE program in California.

For more information call 941.739.1400.