Occupational Therapist, PACE — Enable Senior Independence

Neighborhood Healthcare; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Neighborhood HealthCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to design and develop patient care plans that promote independence for senior participants in the PACE program. You will supervise a support team to ensure plans are carried out correctly and maintain high-quality therapy across home and facility visits.

The role requires a CA OT license, BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid CA Occupational Therapist license in good standing, required.
• One year experience working with the frail or elderly population is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association approved source is required upon hire.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification are required for all PACE employees and renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements occupational therapy programs for patients accessing day services.
• Performs assessments of patients to determine physical abilities and mobility.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care to promote independence and function.
• Monitors support staff activities to ensure plans are followed.
• Guides patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and activities for improving function.
• Evaluates treatment plans and modifies goals as needed.
• Conducts home, hospital, and other site visits as indicated by IDT and Center Manager.
• Records and signs treatment plans and quarterly progress notes.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Mobility assessment

Plan of care

Education

CA Occupational Therapist license

BLS Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Neighborhood HealthCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to design and develop patient care plans that promote independence for senior participants in the PACE program. You will supervise a support team to ensure plans are carried out correctly and maintain high-quality therapy across home and facility visits.

The role requires a CA OT license, BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered and benefits are provided.