What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE KC Occupational Therapist position at Swope Health?
As an Occupational Therapist for PACE KC, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the design and implementation of an occupational therapy program for participants. The Occupational Therapist performs assessments of participants and establishes treatment programs to improve their level of function.
If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.
Successful Candidates will have:
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Missouri
- Certification with the National Board of Certification in Occupation Therapy (NBCOT)
- 2 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist
- 1 years of experience working with the geriatric population
Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
About PACE KC:
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a healthcare program that provides a full range of personalized healthcare and wellness services to allow older adults to age gracefully in their home communities.
PACE emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and preventive care in a way that treats the whole person – addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs. A team of providers works together across many disciplines to help PACE members achieve and maintain their health and wellness goals.
We support our team members with:
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health/PACE KC is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
