Occupational Therapist
St. Paul’s Senior Services · San Diego, California, US
San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are li...
Job description
San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. This is a Full Time position, the typical schedule hours would be Monday - Friday between 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing an occupational therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The OT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The OT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessme...