Occupational Therapist

10 hours ago


Bradenton, Florida, United States Empath Health Full time
Job Summary

Stratum LIFE/PACE is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will participate in the Initial Care Plan process, completing Home Safety Evaluations for potential new enrollees to the PACE program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in the Hospital-Short Term Nursing Home Transitions Team 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.
  • Conduct in-person initial comprehensive occupational therapy assessments on all PACE participants upon enrollment and coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team on a Plan of Care for each participant.
  • Evaluate participant's needs and follow-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take.
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the FL OT State Practice Act once a plan of care established.
  • Construct or provide orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.
  • Conduct assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.
  • Assist as liaison with PACE nursing home and assisted living staff regarding occupational therapy needs of participants who are their residents.
  • Evaluate charts and report on participant's progress, document occupational therapy notes in the participant's medical record.
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.
About Empath Health

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.



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