Occupational Therapist

Role:  Occupational Therapist

Organization: Edenbridge PACE at Skyland 

Location: Washington, DC SE

Status:  Full-time

Mission: To allow frail elderly people to age in the location of their choosing and continue to lead connected, meaningful lives

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist role offers a unique opportunity to help build the first PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in the District of Columbia within the framework of a supportive, innovative, and expert leadership team and company. Together with our coalition of strong partners within the community, the Occupational Therapist will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to carry out our Skyland PACE’s clinical model of care, and have a transformative impact on a particularly under-served community in Wards 7 and 8.

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat our PACE participants and carry out our PACE program’s clinical model of care. This position will report to Center Manager of Skyland PACE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of appropriate occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to PACE participants on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed.
• Performs timely initial and annual assessments for all participants and corresponding plans of care. Performs semi-annual reassessments and unscheduled change of condition assessments for all participants receiving Occupational therapy services as well as corresponding plans of care.
• Participates in home safety evaluations as directed for potential enrollees into the program.
• Responsible for updating care plans and measuring the outcomes for occupational therapy goals within care plan at least every 90 days.
• Assists in the delegation of therapy plans for specific participants to Occupational Therapy Assistants according to complexity of participant’s needs and nature of required Occupational therapy procedures.
• Trains family members, caregivers and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety and functional independence of participants.
• Will support the success of the entire team by promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Consistently contributes to problem-solving.
• Completes annual trainings as required.
• Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT meetings daily.
• Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment screening and criminal background check.
• Must have a current Driver’s License and driving record must be in compliance with Company policy. Must maintain current automobile insurance.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and criminal background check.
• Must have up to date vaccinations according to CMS/ Skyland PACE guidelines including vaccination against the seasonal flu and Covid -19.
• Must have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Operates in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local fire, health, safety, sanitation, emergency procedures and other Standards prescribed in law or regulation.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401(K)
• Short Term Disability
• Aflac

Learn more at:  

edenbridgepace.com