Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adara Home Health•Owatonna, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides occupational therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with 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 or part-time, with a flexible schedule during office hours Monday through Friday, and requires travel to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care that may take one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Mankato, Minnesota office and serves Owatonna and surrounding cities. The OTA provides treatments and carries out maintenance programs developed by a licensed Occupational Therapist; reinforces and demonstrates home therapy program instruction to clients, families, caregivers, or other responsible people as directed; maintains clinical documentation; communicates with the Occupational Therapist about client progress and Plan of Care changes; and participates in case conferences, in-service education, and teamwork. OTAs may not evaluate clients, plan treatment or establish plans of care, change treatment, supervise, or design, fabricate, or fit orthotic devices. The role involves heavy to very heavy physical demands, including lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment. The employee must adapt to varied environments and community settings and travel in all types of weather. The listed base salary range is $62,000–$77,000 per year; salary is determined in part by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

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Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota; license must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.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 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.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to 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 to 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 policy and procedure.
Confer with the licensed Occupational Therapist regarding 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.