Occupational Therapist-PACE Program

Chapters Health System; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist in Florida to assess and treat patients referred by a multi-disciplinary team, develop and adjust plans of care, and participate in discharge planning with the physician group. You will document interventions promptly and collaborate with staff to support patient independence.

Responsibilities include developing goals, constructing therapy programs, educating families, and supervising OT aides, all while upholding Chapters Health’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the frail/elderly population.
• Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of Florida.
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record.
• Automobile Insurance.
• Clear level 2 background check.
• Certification of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of patients upon referral from the multi-disciplinary team.
• Evaluate patient/family response to therapy.
• Provide and recommend therapeutic functions.
• Identify problems and develop solutions.
• Develop goals related to patient needs.
• Develop treatment plan in consultation with the IDG and physician.
• Revise plan of care including discharge planning and evaluation.
• Document all therapy interventions timely.
• Oversee duties of the PT/OT Aide.
• Represent the company professionally with co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Flexibility to work in other locations

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)

Florida Occupational Therapist License

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! The following job description represents the position’s essential functions necessary to be successful. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with professionalism and mutual respect for all. The requirements in this job description are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge & Skills

• Exhibit good time management skills and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
• Excellent communication; via phone, in person and email
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the frail/elderly population.
• Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of Florida
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check

Decision Making Lattitude Individual Decision Making Parameters Within scope of daily performance of position. In Collaboration with Management Any decision beyond daily function of position.

Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Responsible for the initial assessment and ongoing assessment of patients upon referral from multi-disciplinary team.
• Evaluation of patient/family response to therapy.
• Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic functions.
• Identify and identify problems and develop solutions.
• Develop goals as related to the needs of the patient.
• Develop treatment plan in consultation with the IDG to include the physician, including any changes or provisions.
• Revise plan of care as needed to include discharge planning and evaluation.
• Review and complete patient assessments and plan of care.
• Identify equipment required to increase the patient’s function and independence.
• Plan and develop maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
• Provide education to family members and friends for those parts of the treatment plan that they can carry out.
• Responsible for timely documentation of all therapy interventions to include assessments and evaluation data, treatments and the patient’s response to therapy intervention.
• Oversee duties of the PT/OT Aide.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
• Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation Pay Range: $76,133.58 - $118,958.71

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance.

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice.

Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs.

Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

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All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.