• Occupational Therapist - PACE Elder Service Plan

    Cambridge Health Alliance (Cambridge, MA)


    Occupational Therapist - PACE Elder Service Plan

    **Requisition Number:** 9993

    **Location:** CHA East Cambridge Care Center

    **Work Days:** 8-430p

    **Category:** Occupational Therapy

    **Department:** CHA PACE

    **Job Type:** Full time

    **Work Shift:** Day

    **Hours/Week:** 40.00

    **Union Name:** Non Union

     

    About CHA PACE

     

    Cambridge Health Alliance's **Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)** is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.

     

    At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

    Position Overview

    The **Occupational Therapist** role at CHA PACE focuses on collaborating on the interdisciplinary team level in order to support the therapeutic needs of program participants, to educate and provide input on participant care plans, and to maintain a caseload of participants who can be treated both in the home and in an outpatient gym setting located in our Adult Day Health Center. We are a unique preventative care model compared to the reactive health care systems to which most home care agencies adhere.

     

    In Accordance with CHA policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, professional standards of care, and AOTA guidelines and code of ethics, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats program participants in their homes, as well as at the PACE Center clinic, with a focus on quality care, service excellence, cultural responsiveness, and performance improvement. This position is team-based home care without the utilization of OASIS assessments typically used in home care visits.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

    • Massachusetts OT License

    • American Heart Association BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

    • At least 1 year experience preferred

     

    In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

     

    _Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._

     

    _Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._

     

    _At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._