You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
## Company Information
Our client company is dedicated to a comprehensive healthcare program designed to empower seniors to age in place, living safely and independently in their homes and communities. This holistic model of care provides participants with access to coordinated healthcare and supportive services tailored to their unique needs.
## Job Summary
Our client is seeking an Occupational Therapist who will play a critical role in delivering personalized care to participants of a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The primary responsibility includes providing assessments, coordinating with the primary care provider, and gradually increasing patient load as the center grows.
## Key Responsibilities
- See scheduled patients visiting the PACE center.
- Conduct assessments and coordinate with the primary care provider (PCP).
- Help participants improve their ability to perform everyday activities.
- Assist with mobility aids like walkers, wheelchairs, and crutches.
- Facilitate daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
## Qualifications
- Master’s Degree required.
- Valid State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent.
## Experience
- 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population is required.
## Skills
- Proficiency in using PACE-specific EHR, IntusCare.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with healthcare teams and participants.
## Additional Requirements
- Start Date: 11/3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, with the option to extend to 6 months.
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4/4:30 PM.
- Facility Type: Outpatient, catering to a 55+ patient population.
## Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
## Required Employment / Compliance Language
The hired candidate must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
