What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Seen Health?
About Seen Health
At Seen Health, we are revolutionizing the way senior care is delivered through the PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Backed by top VCs, Seen Health is a culturally-focused, technology-enabled healthcare organization that integrates comprehensive medical care and social support with a high-touch, interdisciplinary approach.
Our mission is to empower seniors to age-in-place with dignity and provide their families peace of mind. We are building upon a proven Home and community based services model to create a culturally-competent and scalable PACE program. We are also building a comprehensive operating system focused on data and workflows that span across systems, processes, people, and care contexts. We want to empower our clinicians and staff with tools that deliver relevant data at the time and site of care and enable them to deliver exceptional care to our participants, which improve clinical outcomes, participant & provider satisfaction, and ultimately our strength as an organization.
We are a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team with deep healthcare, technology, and operations expertise, each inspired by our own personal stories of caring for seniors in our lives. Our name, Seen Health, was chosen to reflect our commitment to provide the highest standard of care to underserved older adults while respecting and incorporating their individual beliefs, heritage, and values, so that they can truly be seen.
About The Role
As the Occupational Therapist for our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in San Gabriel Valley, you will be a vital part of our interdisciplinary team at Seen Health. Your role will focus on assessing participants' functional abilities and designing customized interventions to promote independence, safety, and overall well-being.
Responsibilities
At Seen Health, we are revolutionizing the way senior care is delivered through the PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Backed by top VCs, Seen Health is a culturally-focused, technology-enabled healthcare organization that integrates comprehensive medical care and social support with a high-touch, interdisciplinary approach.
Our mission is to empower seniors to age-in-place with dignity and provide their families peace of mind. We are building upon a proven Home and community based services model to create a culturally-competent and scalable PACE program. We are also building a comprehensive operating system focused on data and workflows that span across systems, processes, people, and care contexts. We want to empower our clinicians and staff with tools that deliver relevant data at the time and site of care and enable them to deliver exceptional care to our participants, which improve clinical outcomes, participant & provider satisfaction, and ultimately our strength as an organization.
We are a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team with deep healthcare, technology, and operations expertise, each inspired by our own personal stories of caring for seniors in our lives. Our name, Seen Health, was chosen to reflect our commitment to provide the highest standard of care to underserved older adults while respecting and incorporating their individual beliefs, heritage, and values, so that they can truly be seen.
About The Role
As the Occupational Therapist for our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in San Gabriel Valley, you will be a vital part of our interdisciplinary team at Seen Health. Your role will focus on assessing participants' functional abilities and designing customized interventions to promote independence, safety, and overall well-being.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate participants' cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, participant goals, and input from the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Provide direct occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment recommendations, home safety assessments, and caregiver education.
- Collaborate with participants, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to establish realistic goals and promote active participation in therapy sessions.
- Document participant progress, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical records.
- Monitor and reassess participant response to therapy interventions, modifying treatment plans as needed to optimize functional independence and quality of life.
- Coordinate with external service providers, such as equipment vendors and community resources, to facilitate continuity of care and support participants' transition back to their homes.
- Participate actively in IDT meetings, contributing insights and recommendations regarding participants' occupational therapy needs and progress.
- Adhere to center policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality of participant information, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program; Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
- Valid and active California Occupational Therapy license.
- Minimum of 2 year of experience in occupational therapy, with a focus on geriatric or community-based care preferred.
- Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and communicate effectively with participants, families, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, home modification strategies, and community resources for older adults.
- In center at Seen Health in Alhambra, CA
- Relocation benefits available.
- Salary is competitive and includes benefits.