Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

Job Title - Occupational Therapist

Department - PACE

Reports to - PACE Team Director

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

About Position:

• Work Location: 1214 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Duties/ Responsibilities - The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for performing timely assessments of participants, and for developing therapy plans and plans of care based on an individualized assessment. The OT participates a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses for appropriate DME, and assists with 24 hour care coordination.

Qualifications -

Education/Experience : Graduate of an Occupational Therapist curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; be eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association and have achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Pubic Health Services. 1 year experience as an Occupational Therapist and 1 year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency with client-centered services to geriatric population
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration philosophy and skill

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : Licensed Occupational Therapist in NC. Valid NC driver’s license and vehicle.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range: $71,088 to $95,536 ( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training