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Habitat Health · 3 months ago

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem /Full Time (PACE)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$56/hr - $62/hr

1+ years exp

Habitat Health is a company that envisions a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey. They are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented occupational therapist to provide clinical services and contribute to the development of the occupational therapy program within a multidisciplinary care team.

Health CareMedicalNutritionPersonal Health

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute, restorative and maintenance level to program participants

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by contributing insights from assessments, care plan recommendations, and care coordination in a collaborative spirit

Assesses condition, creates a treatment plan and discusses implementation of therapy with participants and caregivers

Instructs family members, caregivers, and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with documentation in medical record notes

Makes home visits as needed and documents activities including participant/caregiver response in participant’s chart

Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs in addition to the use of DME

Documents therapy services provided and performs department record-keeping in keeping within documentation requirements

Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong

Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback, and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants

Exhibit and honor Habitat’s values

Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME) for participants

Performs data collection, prepares reports and maintains any necessary participant statistics

Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled

Maintains the quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control programs

Serves as subject matter expert for the development of occupational therapy program standardization, evaluation and team education

Serve as subject matter expert to support quality programs and discipline-specific audits

Qualification

Occupational TherapyNational CertificationElderlyClinical program developmentBilingual Spanish/Mandarin/CantonesePatient educationTeam collaborationDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program meeting AOTA & ACOTE standards

National Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligible for National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Registration with the state of California

Requires a state issued driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law

A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly

Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases, including a TB test

Proof of all immunizations are up to date