Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adara Home Health•Pine City, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides occupational therapy services to clients in their homes according to the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The position reports directly to the Registered Occupational Therapist. It is full-time, with a flexible schedule during office hours Monday through Friday. The OTA travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Pine City, Mora, and surrounding cities. The OTA provides treatments to restore and enhance clients’ physical and psychosocial function and carries out maintenance programs developed by the licensed Occupational Therapist. The role includes supporting clients, families, and caregivers with home therapy programs, documenting care, communicating about client progress and Plan of Care changes, and participating in case conferences and in-service education. Occupational Therapy Assistants may not perform evaluations, plan treatment or establish plans of care, change treatment, supervise, or design, fabricate, or fit orthotic devices. The work involves travel to client homes and varied community settings. It has heavy to very heavy physical demands, including lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment. The employee must be able to travel in all types of weather using a vehicle or public transportation.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year COTA college program leading to an associate degree and approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota; the license must not be revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
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 for 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 negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose any 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.
Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide treatments to restore and enhance clients’ physical and psychosocial function under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Carry out occupational therapy maintenance programs developed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Demonstrate the therapy program for a home health aide, family member, or other responsible person who may assist the client, as directed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Reinforce teaching of the home therapy program to clients, family members, or caregivers as directed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Maintain appropriate clinical-record documentation as required by company policies and procedures.
Confer with the licensed Occupational Therapist about client progress and changes to the Plan of Care.
Participate in case conferences and in-service education.
Maintain positive and effective communication with staff and others and participate in the team concept.
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
Travel to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care.