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Occupational Therapist

Pikeville, KY 41501

Posted: 12/21/2025 by job title: Occupational Therapist Job Number: 35332 Employment Type: Therapy

Job Description


Occupational Therapist


Work with older adults in a community-based care setting where the focus is on helping participants stay safe, independent, and active in their own homes. This Occupational Therapist position is part of a local PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) team, providing in-center and in-home support, evaluations, and collaborative care planning. You’ll play a key role in helping seniors maximize their function and quality of life while working in a supportive clinical environment.

What You’ll Do:
  • Complete initial evaluations and reassessments for PACE participants
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide home safety evaluations and ADL-focused recommendations
  • Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on therapy plans and techniques
  • Collaborate with Home Health RNs and PCW Supervisors
  • Assist in discharge planning from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities
  • Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment and DME
  • Document care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement efforts
  • Support clinical competency training for aides as needed

What You’ll Need:
  • Active Occupational Therapist license
  • Current CPR certification
  • 2 to 3 years of therapy experience preferred
  • Experience with frail elderly or chronically ill individuals strongly preferred
  • Comfortable working with high-needs populations and in a team setting
  • Strong communication, organization, and adaptability
  • Reliable personal vehicle for local travel
  • Bilingual skills a plus (but not required)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties with or without accommodations

Why You Should Apply:
  • Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Setting: PACE program focused on aging in place with a supportive care model
  • Team: Work closely with nurses, caregivers, and support staff in a collaborative environment
  • Purpose: Help older adults live independently with dignity, safety, and support

Ready to make an impact in a care model that prioritizes independence and dignity? Apply today.

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