Occupational Therapist – PACE Program

Chapters Health System

Occupational Therapist assessing patients in PACE Program for Chapters Health System. Responsible for initial and ongoing patient assessments, therapy functions, and treatment plans.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePort Charlotte • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,133 - $118,958 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the initial assessment and ongoing assessment of patients upon referral from multi-disciplinary team.
Evaluation of patient/family response to therapy.
Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic functions.
Identify and identify problems and develop solutions.
Develop goals as related to the needs of the patient.
Develop treatment plan in consultation with the IDG to include the physician, including any changes or provisions.
Revise plan of care as needed to include discharge planning and evaluation.
Review and complete patient assessments and plan of care.
Identify equipment required to increase the patient’s function and independence.
Plan and develop maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
Provide education to family members and friends for those parts of the treatment plan that they can carry out.
Responsible for timely documentation of all therapy interventions to include assessments and evaluation data, treatments and the patient’s response to therapy intervention.
Oversee duties of the PT/OT Aide.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of one year experience working with the frail/elderly population.
Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of Florida
Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
Automobile Insurance
Clear level 2 background check
Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

day 1
Schedule-Monday-Friday-Days
Mileage reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient assessmenttreatment planningtherapeutic functionsdocumentation of therapy interventionsdischarge planningexercise program developmenttherapy program developmentproblem identificationsolution developmentpatient education

Soft Skills

communicationcustomer serviceteam collaborationjudgmentprofessionalisminterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadershipempathyadaptability

Certifications

BLS for healthcare professionalsOccupational Therapist LicenseAlzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training