PACE Occupational Therapist - Collaborative Elder Care Leader

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support the PACE program. The role involves screening and assessing member functional status and planning interventions in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The OT will provide guidance to care staff, assist with staff education, and participate in program development to improve patient outcomes for elderly members.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in California, with compliance to state requirements.
• Experience working with older adults or PACE programs preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess member functional status and plan OT interventions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and communicate care plans.
• Supervise staff and provide training on OT practices.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Functional assessment

Leadership/Supervisory

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support the PACE program. The role involves screening and assessing member functional status and planning interventions in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The OT will provide guidance to care staff, assist with staff education, and participate in program development to improve patient outcomes for elderly members.