Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational Therapist (PACE) – Blue Ridge Care

Your expertise helps individuals maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life—right where they want to be: at home and in their community.

Your clinical skill and compassion support older adults in preserving function, safety, and autonomy through personalized, interdisciplinary care.

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families with compassion, expertise, and respect.

With a strategic focus on growth, innovation, and clinical excellence, our team of Future Makers is committed to Caring for life by delivering coordinated, high‑quality care that empowers individuals to live as independently as possible.

About The Role

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluations and therapeutic interventions for participants enrolled in Blue Ridge Independence at Home (PACE). This role partners closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop individualized Plans of Care that support functional independence, safety, and overall well‑being.

The Occupational Therapist delivers care in both center-based and home settings, ensuring services align with participant goals while supporting clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and coordinated care delivery.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Clinical Care & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Conduct initial and ongoing occupational therapy assessments for participants
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans across acute, restorative, and maintenance care levels
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care plans
• Communicate participant progress and changes to ensure continuity of care across settings
• Provide education to participants, families, and caregivers on safety, functional mobility, and daily living skills
  
  
  

Functional Independence & Participant Outcomes

• Deliver interventions to improve strength, endurance, cognition, and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Recommend and fit adaptive equipment, orthotics, and assistive devices
• Assess and coordinate home modifications to promote safety and independence
• Train caregivers and staff to support participants’ functional abilities
  
  
  

Documentation, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
• Monitor participant progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary meetings
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and organizational policies
  
  
  

Team Support & Program Contribution

• Serve as a resource and clinical partner to interdisciplinary team members
• Support training and competency development of staff as needed
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission‑driven team environment focused on participant-centered care
  
  
  

Required

What You Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Virginia
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with geriatric or frail populations
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary care model
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in PACE, home health, geriatrics, or community-based care
• Previous experience working within an interdisciplinary team model
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment and home safety modifications
  
  
  

Physical, Sensory & Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist participants throughout the day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with mobility as needed
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing environments, and provide care in both clinical and home settings
• Comfort working in environments that may include exposure to typical healthcare risks
  
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for our team. As an Occupational Therapist in our PACE program, you’ll play a vital role in helping participants live safely and independently—while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• 30% Thrift Shop Discount
• Opportunities for Growth within our Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan
  
  
  

Your work empowers independence, preserves dignity, and improves lives—every single day.

Blue Ridge Care is a non‑profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all.