Home Health Occupational Therapist

Adara Home Health•Wyoming, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist plans and provides skilled occupational therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with each client’s Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The role requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill based on psychological, biological, and social service principles. The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This full-time or part-time position has a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The therapist travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits lasting approximately 1–3 hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Wyoming and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Minnesota; the license must not be revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
Graduate of an AOTA-approved occupational therapy school and currently certified by AOTA to practice occupational therapy.
At least two years of experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation to travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose conviction and criminal history records related to crimes involving the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.
Certification with the National Board of Occupational Therapy is strongly recommended.
Current CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Administer occupational therapy evaluations.
Participate in developing the Plan of Care.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
Provide occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests for clients under physician direction when therapy has been medically prescribed.
Translate exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
Instruct clients in the use and care of special equipment when necessary.
Develop plans to modify equipment, appliances, and clients’ home environments as needed.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Report clients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to physicians and the Area Clinical Manager.
Maintain appropriate records, including visit frequency and client responses.
Instruct and supervise COTAs, HHAs, LPNs, and RNs in therapy programs when appropriate.
Provide in-service education programs for company employees as requested.
Participate in case conferences as indicated.
Provide families with information, support, and encouragement to motivate clients’ progress.
Instruct clients’ families on home therapy programs.
Help individuals and families accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participate in developing community resources to meet clients’ needs.
Maintain positive and effective communication with employees and others and participate in the team concept.
Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning clients, families, and employees.
Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients to the office.
Maintain productivity according to guidelines.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.