Occupational Therapist

Come join our awesome team as a Occupational Therapist at the Senior Community Care of Jefferson County - PACE. With awesome benefits and great work environments you will love it here!

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Job Highlights

• $81,000-$103,000 Annually
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job

The Occupational Therapist provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the occupational therapy treatment plan into Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Required Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum
• Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable to practice in the state of Kentucky.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Must clear background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact

Essentials

• Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive occupational therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team on a Plan of Care for each participant.
• Conducts an in-person re-assessment minimally every six (6) months or as needed.
• as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Administers treatment program per physician instructions. Clarifies physician’s treatment instructions. Confers with Interdisciplinary Team on participants care issues.
• Evaluates participant’s needs. Follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take. Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Carries out accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy for prevention of functional decline, sensory and cognitive limitations, increase or maintenance of strength and endurance, and provides treatment to increase self-care skills.
• Constructs or provides orthotic and adaptive equipment

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County - PACE

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

• PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
• Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others.
• Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends.
• Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships.
• SCCMD helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package.

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