Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist with 2-3 years of experience for a PACE program supporting older adults through home, day center, and community-based care.

Details

• Work setting includes a therapy gym, day center, and patient homes
• Requires local travel between sites
• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00am-5:00pm
• 13-week assignment
• Serves older adults through a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current NBCOT registration
• Current Colorado Occupational Therapist license required, or ability to obtain before employment (license required if applicable)
• 2-3 years of Occupational Therapy experience required
• Experience working with older adults or geriatric populations

Additional Information

• Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
• Conduct home-based safety assessments and provide skilled therapeutic interventions in the day center
• Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) and other supportive services to promote participant independence
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Support participants' ability to safely remain in their homes and communities