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Senior Geriatric Occupational Therapist Specialist

1 month ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Full time

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans seeks a dedicated and compassionate Senior Geriatric Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will evaluate and reassess participants referred by the multidisciplinary team, providing therapeutic exercises and recommendations as needed. Direct report is to the Physical Therapist.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and reassess participants upon referral from the multidisciplinary team
  • Provide and recommend therapeutic exercises
  • Inform the interdisciplinary team about the participant's medical, functional, and psychosocial condition
  • Document changes in the participant's condition in their medical record
Duties/Responsibilities

As a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the occupational therapist is responsible for:

  • Regularly informing the interdisciplinary team of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant
  • Remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers
  • Documenting changes of a participant's condition in the participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director Each occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
  • An initial comprehensive assessment
  • Participation in the development of a plan of care
  • Annual reassessments or as a participant's condition dictates
  • Unscheduled reassessments take place either due to a change in participant status or at the request of the participant or designated representative
Additional Essential Functions
  • Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
  • Provides training to family members, friends, and PACE staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them.
  • Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing an OT treatment program.
  • Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.
Physical Requirements

This role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

  • Stand less than 33% of time on duty.
  • Walk less than 33% of the time on duty.
  • Sit between 33% and 66% of time on duty.
  • Use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 66% of time on duty.
  • Reach with hands or arms less than 33% of time.
  • Full ability to talk and hear.
  • Correctable vision required.
  • Able to lift/carry up to 15 lbs.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American OT Association
  • At least two years experience as an OT, minimum one year experience working with a frail/elderly population
  • Licensed OT in Louisiana, valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Demonstrate clinical competency with geriatric population
Compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.