Occupational Therapist

Job description

Employment Type:

nFull time

nShift:

nDescription:

nMonday-Friday, Day Shift (Onsite)

n$5,000 Sign On Bonus

nOccupational Therapist - PACE Program

nThe Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, treatments, and interventions for PACE participants in day center, nursing home, and home-based settings. This role supports older adults in maintaining independence, safety, and quality of life through restorative, preventative, and maintenance therapy services.

nKey responsibilities include conducting initial and ongoing assessments, developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve participant-centered goals. The Occupational Therapist evaluates functional abilities, cognitive and sensory needs, activities of daily living (ADLs), and home safety requirements. The position coordinates home modifications, recommends adaptive equipment, and assists with the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of durable medical equipment.

nAdditional responsibilities include providing caregiver and staff education, documenting participant progress in the medical record, and monitoring treatment effectiveness. The Occupational Therapist supervises and evaluates Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), supports competency assessments, and contributes to departmental quality and operational goals.

nThe successful candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to serving frail and elderly populations. This role requires effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to adapt to changing participant needs while upholding organizational values and regulatory standards.

nQualifications:

nnnBachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

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nnCurrent state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

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nnMinimum one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations preferred.

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nnStrong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.

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nnExperience with interdisciplinary care teams and caregiver education.

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nnProficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.

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n nPosition Highlights and Benefits:

nnnDay-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans).

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nnOpportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay

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nnPaid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

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nnUp to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually

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nnDiscounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans.

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n nThis position requires travel within the service area and the ability to work effectively with diverse participants, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to promote independence, safety, and optimal functional outcomes.

nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

pensacola, FL, 32573, US

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