PACE Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist Position Summary: The PACE Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing a comprehensive occupational therapy program for participants including development and oversight of functional maintenance programs.
The OT evaluates and assesses participants regarding functional abilities including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory components to determine necessary interventions.
The OT plans, implements, and documents individualized therapy in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, policies, and expectations of the PACE program according to regulatory standards.
Occupational Therapist Position Duties & Responsibilities: • Provides a comprehensive occupational therapy program for participants including development and oversight of functional maintenance programs.
• Evaluates and assesses participants to determine functional abilities including physical, emotional cognitive and sensory components to determine necessary interventions.
• Assists participants in learning or re-learning tasks necessary to support activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) responsible for OT evaluations and development and implementation of the individualized OT plan of care (POC) in accordance with PACE policies, procedures, expectations and regulations.
• Reviews and revises the POC in coordination with the IDT and per regulatory requirements as participant status changes and as driven by needs identified as significant by the participant/family/caregiver.
• Provides and recommends reeducation, therapeutic activity, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, self-care/home management training, cognitive skills development, and other therapeutic interventions as necessary.
• Plans and develops individual and group exercise programs for participants.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and in a timely and positive manner with team members, community partners, referral sources and participants/families/caregivers.
• Displays ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Observes each participant for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and reports such changes to the IDT.
• Identifies and provides for educational needs of the participant/family/caregiver.
• Participates in center quality improvement activities.
• Functions independently, working in multiple settings including the PACE center, participant homes, long term care and assistant living facilities.
• Knowledgeable of participant rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all participants in a safe, secure environment; utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in participant care.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective, cost-efficient care.
• Assists participants and caregivers in filing grievances.
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Consults with manager for questions and concerns regarding urgent needs/issues that arise.
• Demonstrates knowledge of PACE criteria and is able to communicate the PACE philosophy in providing information to participants, families, caregivers, referral sources, providers, and the public.
• Serves as a professional role model by providing individual expertise, knowledge and skills.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
Occupational Therapist Position Qualifications: • Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in Kentucky.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have the flexibility to travel within the service area and provide infrequent care in participant’s home.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.
• Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
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