Occupational Therapist
On-site · East Chicago, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Plan, organize, and implement Occupational Therapy services for PACE participants as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment; planning, providing treatment; and teaching participants, caregivers or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community. Conduct initial and periodic in-person assessments to evaluate 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 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 duties of other IDT members based on licensing, competencies, and experience. Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives. Maintain current licensure, certifications, and participation in ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state
- Two (2) years of experience preferable on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting
- 1 year of experience with frail or elderly population preferred
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