Occupational Therapist, PACE

Davita Inc. • San Diego, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

FHCSD's Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is designed to help our patients maintain a high standard of independent living. Our program provides a wide range of supportive services including in-home care, meals, medical equipment, transportation, social services, and social activities. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide care at our PACE - Oceanside location.

In this position you will work as part of an integrated health team assigned to each patient. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for facilitating the development and rehabilitation of PACE participants with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Our goal with every patient is to create an individualized program that helps restore their physical function, enhance emotional and social well-being, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.

Clinic Details

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Address: 2201 Mission Avenue #200, Oceanside CA 92058
Location Website: FHCSD PACE Oceanside
FHCSD PACE Website: FHCSD PACE Services
Program Video Overview: Watch Here

Position Duties

Assess, plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs
Maintain, improve or restore patients' physical functions
Enhance emotional and social well-being
Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages
Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
Work with participants to meet their goals and needs
Assist PACE participants to develop or regain physical or mental functioning
Help participants adjust to disabilities
Implement programs involving manual arts and crafts
Facilitate practicing prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills
Design home exercise programs
Recommend and/or provide assistive devices
Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on in-home exercise programs
May oversee staff that assist in the care of the PACE participant
Provide information to the participant about the proposed intervention, possible risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives
Collect participant data and complete required forms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Attend meetings and actively participate in the care planning
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Current California state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
Ability to meet FHCSD Driving Requirements (if position requires)

Desired Experience

1-2 years of experience working with the older adult population
Clinical competency with the older adult population is preferred
Knowledge of appropriate and updated therapy equipment and technology
Ability to educate other staff on proper body mechanics
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and openly with other interdisciplinary team members
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Rewards:

$71,386.00 - 101,887.00 Annually
Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Family Health Centers of San Diego PACE (FHCSD PACE) provides individualized care by an interdisciplinary team of professionals focused on working with you to establish goals for care and address specific needs so you or your loved one can continue to live safely at home. As we age, our health needs can become overwhelming. PACE helps to manage those needs through coordinated medical and social services. If your goal is for you or your loved one to stay at home, FHCSD PACE may be the right choice for you!

Job Code: #IndPACE

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses: $71,386.00 - 101,887.00. If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

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