PRN Occupational Therapist

Company: West Baltimore PACE Community Coalition LLC
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for delivery of appropriate occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to PACE participants on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards. Promotes teamwork! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational (Core Rating Factors) Ensure discretion with confidential information. Maintains courteous, helpful and professional behavior on the job. Will support the success of the entire team by promoting a collaborative work environment. Adheres to all PACE of West Baltimore Policies and Procedures, PACE of West Baltimore Safety Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. Consistently contributes to problem-solving and cooperates with identified resolutions. Must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality. Brings issues and process improvement ideas to the attention of the Supervisor. Maintains verbal and written skills required for the position. Attends meetings and participates in committees as required. Completes annual trainings as required. Adheres to Company Dress Code Policy. Demonstrates appropriate level of time management in support of co-workers and the entire team. Departmental Essential Job Functions Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends IDT meetings daily. Performs timely initial and annual assessments for all participants and corresponding plans of care. Performs semi-annual reassessments and unscheduled change of condition assessments for all participants receiving occupational therapy services as well as corresponding plans of care. Conducts home safety evaluations as directed for potential enrollees of the program Responsible for updating care plans and measuring the outcomes for occupational therapy goals within care plan at least every90 days. Assists in the delegation of therapy plans for specific participants to Occupational Therapy Assistants according to complexity of participant’s needs and nature of required occupational therapy procedures. Trains family members, caregivers and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety and functional independence of participants. Assists in the ordering of durable medical equipment for participants. Trains family members, caregivers and other staff members in methods to enhance mobility, safety and functional independence of participants. Fulfills company documentation requirements. Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and criminal background check. Must have a current Driver’s License and driving record must be in compliance with Company policy. Must maintain current automobile insurance. Must have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public. Must be free of communicable diseases that can be readily transmitted in the workplace. TB test is required within the first 7 days of employment. HepB vaccinations are offered but not required. Operates in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local fire, health, safety, sanitation, Emergency procedures and other Standards prescribed in law or regulations. ABOUT PACE of West Baltimore PACE of West Baltimore (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an integrated, home and community-based care model designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain part of their communities for as long as safely possible. We care for our participants through a harmony of center-based services and personalized in-home care, spanning clinical, behavioral, and social services. PACE is a proven, cost-effective care model, saving states an average of 13% versus other Medicaid services, including nursing homes and community-based waiver programs. PACE of West Baltimore’s unique approach to PACE is enhanced by our deep expertise in in-home care, clinical geriatrics, data analytics, and virtual care technology, all for the purpose of improving the health and quality of life of our patients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. PACE of West Baltimore is an Alcohol/Drug/Smoke-Free Workplace PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; lift heavy objects; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk, see, hear and smell. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; requires the ability to use department equipment, to communicate effectively; The employee is occasionally required to reach and stretch with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee maybe required to endure extremes in temperature and may work in hazardous environments where personal protective equipment is required. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics. Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements: Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization. Pressure Factor: Requires working under stressful conditions. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled and recurring deadlines. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environmental Conditions: Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. Must have the ability to work under moderate pressure in order to meet scheduled appointments or deadlines while dealing with frail, disabled and/or confused participants/clients. Subject to individuals who may have the potential for physical or verbal aggression. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

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