Job Description

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! 

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.

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 : BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and reassess participants upon referral from the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides and recommends therapeutic exercises. Responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy program for BoldAge PACE participants, including development and oversight of functional maintenance programs.

Experience & Education

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• A valid and current Occupational Therapy License in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience with adult physical disability practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
• Either have one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, in the absence of such experience, to receive appropriate training from BoldAge PACE to work with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Advanced Practice in Dysphagia preferred, but not mandatory.
• Hmong speaking preferred
• A valid Driver’s license and vehicle, or other approved means of transportation, and an acceptable driving record is required for some assignments.

Knowledge of:

• Clinical competency with the geriatric population.
• Appropriate and updated therapy equipment and technology, including aerobic and strength conditioning equipment tailored to senior population and use of mechanical assist devices.
• Adaptable equipment to be used by the population with physical disabilities or limitations.
• Proper body mechanics to avoid work-related injuries, and the ability to educate other staff on proper body mechanics.
• Basic computer skills and use of electronic mail.

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.

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