Occupational Therapist - PACE

PACE, a member of Empath Health is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team!

The Occupational Therapist:

• Under the supervision of the PACE Rehab Supervisor, participates as a member of the Initial Care Plan team, completing Home Safety Evaluations for potential new enrollees to the PACE program.
• Participates a member of the Hospital-Short Term Nursing Home Transitions Team as needed to assist with discharge planning for transition from hospital to home, hospital to short term nursing home placement, and/or from short term nursing home stays back to community-based setting.
• Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and may attend IDT meetings daily if the assigned OT for one of the IDT teams is on vacation.
• Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive occupational therapy assessment on all Suncoast PACE participants upon enrollment and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team on a Plan of Care for each participant.
• Evaluates participant's needs. Follow-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the FL OT State Practice Act once a plan of care established.
• Constructs or provides orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Conducts assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.
• Assists as liaison with Suncoast PACE nursing home and assisted living staff regarding occupational therapy needs of participants who are their residents.
• Evaluates charts and reports on participant's progress, documents occupational therapy notes in the participant's medical record.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.
• Legally authorized, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable to practice in the state of Florida.
• Minimum one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide valid FL driver's license and proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee's HR file.
  

Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive health care and support services to Pinellas County seniors with chronic health conditions. As a member of Empath Health, our focus is on helping participants remain healthy and independent while living in their own homes.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!