Occupational Therapist
Company: BoldAge PACE
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why work with us? A
People First Environment: We make what is important to those we
serve important to us. Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life
for seniors. Professional Growth: Access to training and career
development. Competitive Compensation: - Medical/Dental - Generous
Paid Time Off - 401K with Match* - Life Insurance - Tuition
Reimbursement - Flexible Spending Account - Employee Assistance
Program BE PART OF OUR MISSION! Are you passionate about helping
older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace
and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care,
personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of
our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our
participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs
and desires. Occupational Therapist POSITION SUMMARY: Plans,
organizes, and implements Occupational Therapy services for PACE
participants as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment;
planning, providing treatment; and teaching of participant,
caregivers or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain
participant support in the community. ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct initial and periodic in-person
assessments to evaluate participants’ functional abilities, home
environment, and rehabilitation needs. - Recommend and coordinate
adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to
promote safety and independence. - Develop, implement, and revise
individualized treatment plans based on participant progress and
IDT collaboration. - Deliver OT interventions across settings
including the PACE center, clinic, participants’ homes, and
contracted facilities. - Educate participants and caregivers on
equipment use, home safety strategies, and ADL programs. - Maintain
timely, accurate documentation of assessments, treatment, and
participant progress per regulatory and organizational standards. -
Actively participate in daily IDT meetings, contributing to
comprehensive care planning and 24-hour care coordination. -
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs),
including review of care plans, co-signing documentation, and
providing ongoing mentorship. - Train staff in safe OT practices
and equipment use to enhance participant care. - Support quality
improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives. -
Perform other IDT duties as needed within scope of practice and
competencies. - Maintain current licensure, certifications, and
participation in ongoing professional development. EXPERIENCE AND
EDUCATION: - Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an
accredited school of Occupational Therapy - Current license to
practice Occupational Therapy in the state - Two (2) years of
experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital,
nursing home or community-based setting is preferable. - 1 year of
experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If
this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly
population will be provided upon hiring (If applicable for the
role).?? - Competency position specific competencies for the
Occupational Therapist will be met prior to assuming participant
care. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: - All Employees - Must have
reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum
state required liability auto insurance.???? - Be medically cleared
for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date
before engaging in direct participant contact.???? - Pass a
comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is
not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion
lists, criminal history, education verification, license
verification, reference check, and drug screen.? BoldAge PACE
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. * Match begins after one year of employment Monday- Friday
8am- 4:30pm Full- Time
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