Occupational Therapist
San Leandro, CA - USA
Job Summary
Habitat Health empowers older adults to experiencemore gooddays in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals transportation andinhomeassistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants homes creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations ourmissiondrivencare teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.
Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates Kaiser Permanente and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more visit .
Estimated Start Date: 11/30/2026
The Occupational Therapist provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment across acute restorative and maintenance levels of care for PACE participants developing individualized treatment plans conducting home visits as needed and instructing participants caregivers and staff on maximizing safety and functional independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) exercise programs and DME use. As a core member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) this role contributes clinical assessments and care coordination in a collaborative spirit that informs whole-person care planning while maintaining documentation that meets all regulatory requirements. Beyond direct care the Occupational Therapist serves as a subject matter expert for occupational therapy program standardization team education and quality audits supports DME inventory management and upholds safety and infection control standards all while contributing to a center culture grounded in Habitats values and participant belonging.
Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role
Participant Care
- Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in a team culture that cares and creates joy and an environment where all participants and team members belong.
- Exhibit and honor Habitats Values.
- Provides occupational therapy evaluation and treatment on an acute restorative and maintenance level to program participants.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by contributing insights from assessments care plan recommendations and care coordination.
- Assesses condition creates a treatment plan and discusses implementation of therapy with participants and caregivers.
- Makes home visits as needed and documents activities including participant/caregiver response in participants chart.
- Educates participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs in addition to the use of DME.
- Documents therapy services provided and performs department record-keeping within documentation requirements
Administration and Program Development
- Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.
- Assists in the ordering inventory distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME) for participants.
- Maintains the quality assurance safety environmental and infection control programs.
- Performs data collection prepares reports and maintains any necessary participant statistics.
- Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (MOT or DOT) or equivalent from Accredited Program meeting AOTA & ACOTE standards
- National Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligible for National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.
- Aligns with our purpose and our values and is excited about living those out in daily practice
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity adapting quickly and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Strong learning and growth mindset including seeking feedback engaging in healthy debate and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
- Acts with integrity and ownership considering the broader organizational impact doing the right thing and following through to deliver results.
Nice to have:
- 2 years as a practicing OT.
- Bilingual Spanish/English or Cantonese/English preferred other language abilities are also a plus
- PACE experience and/ or ADCH/CBAS experience.
- A state issued drivers license personal transportation and auto insurance as required by law.
Essential Functions & Physical Requirements
The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Team members in this role may be expected to:
- Work in healthcare administrative community or remote environments depending on role needs.
- Communicate effectively with participants caregivers team members and other stakeholders in person by phone and through electronic systems.
- Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods consistent with job duties.
- Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g. computers phones medical devices documentation systems).
- Travel between work sites or community locations as needed.
- Follow safety procedures infection control protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
- Perform tasks that may involve bending reaching lifting or assisting participants depending on role responsibilities.
- Lift carry push or pull supplies equipment or materials typically up to 2550 pounds with assistance or mechanical aids depending on job duties and role responsibilities.
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $112000 - $129000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of5% and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation as applicable.
The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates qualifications skills experience education certifications geographical location and business needs.
In addition this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance; paid parental leave short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.
At-Will Employment
Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment express or implied or to alter the at-will nature of employment.
Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.
Vaccination Policy including COVID-19
To helpmaintaina safe environment for our participants and team members Habitat Healthmaintainsvaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.
Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicants disability medical condition orsincerely heldreligious belief practice or observancein accordance withapplicable law.
As a condition of employment team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed tothe principles of equal opportunity and decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications merit and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed sex gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status registered domestic partner status age national origin ancestry citizenship military or veteran status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with applicable law we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with religious beliefs practices or observances that require accommodation.
If you requirea reasonableaccommodation toparticipatein the application or interview process perform the essential functions of a position or receive other employment benefits and privileges please contact us at.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.
E-Verify Participation Notice
Habitat Healthparticipatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken including termination of employment.
E-Verify is used only after an applicant has accepted an offer of employment and completedthe FormI-9and to the extentpermittedbyapplicable law.
Habitat Healthcomplies withall federal and state employment eligibility verification requirements.
Beware of Scams and Fraud
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Official communications from Habitat Health recruiters and team members will come from email addresses ending in @. Habitat Health will never ask applicants to pay feespurchaseequipment or provide sensitive financial information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
If you receive suspicious communications claiming torepresentHabitat Health we encourage you to exercise caution and independently verify the communication before responding.
If you believe you have been the victim of a recruitmentscamor fraudulent job posting please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through its fraud reporting website at .
Required Experience:
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