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PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 5
Part-timeMt Pleasant, SC, USA$50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Hold a current Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina and maintain it in good standing, meeting state continuing education requirements.
  • Be proficient with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
  • Be able to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals and present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
  • Be able to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Be able to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Obtain CPR certification if required by licensure.
  • Be able to perform the physical duties of the role, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating equipment; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe handling practices.
  • Be able to communicate effectively and perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, visual, and other environmental cues needed for safe resident care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services and treatment based on residents’ needs and goals.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
  • Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
  • Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
  • Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
  • Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
  • Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support resident independence in activities of daily living, including adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
  • Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and company information.
  • Report problems with department equipment so it can be maintained in good working order.
  • Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans; monitor and document progress; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; participate in care planning and communicate recommendations regarding resident progress.
  • Provide training and education to residents, families, and caregivers, and deliver resident-centered care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience.
  • Graduation from a Master's or Doctorate program in Occupational Therapy.

About the Company

PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

PACS Group is a holding company that runs a national platform of post-acute care facilities. It acquires, owns, and manages skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and other long-term care sites, then provides healthcare services to patients after hospital stays. Revenue comes from services provided at these facilities and is paid by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and patient payments. The company’s performance depends on occupancy, reimbursement rates, and how efficiently the facilities are run. Compared with competitors, PACS stands out as a large, publicly traded operator with a broad national footprint focused on growing its post-acute care platform through acquisitions and operational improvements. Its goal is to expand access to post-acute care and create value by owning and optimizing a network of care facilities that serve elderly and chronically ill patients.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2015

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