Job Description

Certification Details

• California State Licensure

Job Details

• Job Summary: The WelbeHealth Occupational Therapist is responsible for coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Occupational Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home. Occupational Therapy works closely with PACE Physician, rehabilitation staff and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to maximize participant independence and safety as well as enhance performance of ADLs. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with the Physical Therapist to efficiently operate WelbeHealth rehabilitation department and is a member of the WelbeHealth management team and facilitates collaborative relationships across WelbeHealth and with external stakeholders to promote the WelbeHealth values, team culture and mission.
• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments to determine the Occupational Therapy care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document Occupational Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, endurance and other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs.
• Supervises the Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
• Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in areas of Occupational Therapy in which they may work with participants.
• Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment.
• Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants’ condition or functional status.
• Work with the other members of the IDT to support smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.).
• In coordination with the Marketing Team, support enrollment of prospective participants into the program.
• Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support.
• Manage direct reports including training, supervising and mentoring.
• Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.
• Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.
• Follow WelbeHealth policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.
• Timely completion of all mandated trainings and education.
• Timely completion of all mandated occupational health screenings as needed.
• Exercises flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of two years Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
• Highly motivated, inspirational leader who is able to innovatively engage, support and remove barriers for the team to ensure the team consistently meet established goals.
• Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
• Two years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to prioritize and manage people and projects.
• Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

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