Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes and conducts a variety of medically necessary sensorimotor, educational, recreational, social, and treatment modality activities designed to help participants regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their disabilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Works with other inter-disciplinary team members to coordinate rehabilitative services for PACE participants.
• Devises a treatment program in accordance with the objectives of the plan of care after evaluating the participant.
• Teaches participant skills and techniques required for participation in treatment and program activities.
• Documents all care given to participants and submits to medical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE, and related forms timely and accurately.
• May direct the activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technician, students and other Rehabilitation Personnel.
• Actively participates in professional organizations and in-service education programs by leading discussion and presenting reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Must complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessment as needed.
• Must communicate participant changes to team members, and document in plan of care.
• Assist with coordination of 24 hour care delivery.
• Must complete assessments prior to care conference with participant.

Company Description PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center. Company Description PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.