Occupational Therapist — Senior Care & Community Impact

BoldAge PACE; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid Time Off

401K with Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoldAge PACE seeks an Occupational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team delivering OT services across the PACE center, clinics, and participants’ homes. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and caregiver education to support seniors living at home with independence.

Responsibilities include home assessments, adaptive equipment coordination, and documentation per regulatory standards. Ideal candidate holds an OT degree with CA licensure and experience with frail or elderly

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state.
• Two years of experience on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; training provided if not.
• Competency position specific competencies for the Occupational Therapist will be met prior to assuming participant care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic in-person assessments to evaluate participants’ functional abilities, home environment, and rehabilitation needs.
• Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to promote safety and independence.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on participant progress and IDT collaboration.
• Deliver OT interventions across settings including the PACE center, clinic, participants’ homes, and contracted facilities.
• Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use, home safety strategies, and ADL programs.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of assessments, treatment, and participant progress per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Actively participate in daily IDT meetings, contributing to comprehensive care planning and 24-hour care coordination.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including review of care plans, co-signing documentation, and providing ongoing mentorship.
• Train staff in safe OT practices and equipment use to enhance participant care.
• Performs integrated IDT functions encompassing the Occupational Therapist role and the Home Care Coordinator role, ensuring cohesive planning, communication, and oversight of both rehabilitative and home-based support services for PACE participants.
• May perform the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.
• Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and participation in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

BoldAge PACE seeks an Occupational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team delivering OT services across the PACE center, clinics, and participants’ homes. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and caregiver education to support seniors living at home with independence.

Responsibilities include home assessments, adaptive equipment coordination, and documentation per regulatory standards. Ideal candidate holds an OT degree with CA licensure and experience with frail or elderly