Who We Are

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Fresno Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to participants of Innovative Integrated Health (IIH). Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

Essential Job Functions  

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and complete initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual 

        assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily 

        basis.

• Involved in the development and implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) activities.

• Perform intake screenings as assigned and make appropriate recommendations.

• Conduct an initial comprehensive assessment in person, at the requisite intervals, and develop a plan of care for participants 

        on-site,  in hospitals, in nursing facilities, in assisted living facilities and in their homes; Evaluations include, but are not 

        limited to: functional status; physical status; activities of daily living (ADL) status; cognitive functioning; visual-perceptual 

        status; feeding skills; cooking skills; bed mobility; wheelchair needs; and home safety evaluations.

• Provide treatment as indicated.

• Demonstrate an ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.

• Develop, instruct, and supervise other staff and/or family members on therapy program to be carried out by individuals 

        other than occupational therapist.

• When appropriate, delegate oversight of OT interventions and activities, as determined by IDT on plan of care, to restorative 

        aide in a timely manner.

• Assess durable medical equipment needs for participants. Receive team approval prior to purchase of equipment. Order and 

        follow-up with durable medical equipment (DME) purchases.

• Educate staff, participants, and family on services available through occupational therapy staff.

• Train and supervise restorative aides on site, including all areas of performance consistent with departmental policies; report 

        as required to supervisor regarding these issues.

• Provide training in regards to body mechanics.

• Communicate observed staffing needs/changes and further program development needs to supervisor.

• Review and revise restorative exercises as indicated. 

• Consult with activities department as requested regarding activity adaptations.

• Develop special programs according to participant needs.

• Complete documentation/reports as required.

• Adjust schedules as needed to meet the needs of Innovative Integrated Health participants.

• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.

• Performs skilled treatments at participant’s homes as necessary. 

• Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, projects, and committees as assigned.   

• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.

• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked, and in scheduling participants’ treatments to accommodate the participants’ 

        availability.

• May require use of personal vehicle to provide therapy services in participant’s residence. If using a personal vehicle, a valid 

        California Driver’s License is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

• Ability to function independently and to work effectively and in a collegial manner with all members of the interdisciplinary 

        team, co-workers, and department heads.

• Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.

• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 15 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of 

        another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.

• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm 

        movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.

• Ability to taste and smell required.

• Ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language.

• Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment.  

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Education and Certification 

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of California.

• CPR with First-Aid certification 

• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant 

        contact.

Core Values

• Respect at the core of our interactions.

• Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor

• Patient – Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences. 

• Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be. 

• Quality Care that is efficient, transformative and innovative.