Occupational Therapist

Imagine a center where our seniors can receive transformative health care that will allow them to age at home and in their communities. 

At Asian Health Services, we recognize that so many of our elderly patients continue to struggle to get the care they need because of challenges that go beyond the walls of the clinic.

To address these gaps, we’ve found a solution and model of care that integrates the quality care our elders receive at our health center with the most comprehensive support system, like transportation, culturally-inclusive meals, and social activities, our elders deserve.

We are building a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to bring life-changing, culturally competent care to low-income seniors—supporting them as they age safely and with dignity, right in their communities. Based on the PACE model, SpringLight Health will offer coordinated medical care, transportation, meals, social activities, medication management, and caregiver support—all tailored to each individual’s needs.

Learn more by visiting our website here.

Job Summary:

The PACE Occupational Therapist is responsible for the Occupational Therapy program serving PACE participants.

The PACE Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, assessing, and implementing therapeutic interventions that encourage participants to engage in meaningful daily activities and enhance functional independence through a holistic approach that utilizes acute and maintenance occupational therapy interventions.

The PACE Occupational Therapist is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is responsible for conducting occupational therapy assessments for new PACE participants and occupational therapy reassessments for existing PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process.

The PACE Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff to maximize participants' function and their ability to perform meaningful daily activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates as a PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) member and is responsible for completing occupational therapy assessments for new PACE participants and reassessments for existing PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process.
• In collaboration with the primary care provider and IDT, develops and implements occupational therapy care plans for PACE participants, identifying and addressing their medical, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• The occupational therapy service shall be under the direction of an occupational therapist. An occupational therapy assistant or aide shall work only under the supervision of an occupational therapist.