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PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOrangeburg, SC, USA$40 - $50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Hold an active, unencumbered South Carolina Occupational Therapist license and maintain it in good standing, including meeting state continuing-education requirements.
  • Have strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills.
  • Have proficiency using computer systems to enter data into Net Health and PointClickCare.
  • Be able to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, and present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
  • Be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Be able to solve practical problems and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Obtain CPR certification if required by licensure.
  • Meet the physical demands of frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and varied movements, and lifting or moving residents and equipment in accordance with safe handling practices.
  • Be able to communicate effectively and perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.

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.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students in direct resident care and resident-related activities, following the state practice act.
  • Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about 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 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 programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
  • Recommend and facilitate orders for durable medical equipment to support resident independence in activities of daily living, including adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
  • Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
  • Contribute to quality assurance, performance-improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
  • Evaluate and treat residents, communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintain service documentation in medical records.
  • Conduct ongoing in-services and training for facility staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.

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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