Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Owatonna, MN

4d•$62,000 - $77,000•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 the Company’s policies and procedures, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The OTA reports directly to the Registered Occupational Therapist. This full-time or part-time position has a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday, and requires travel to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may last 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, supports clients and caregivers with home therapy programs, documents care, communicates about client progress and Plan of Care changes, and participates in case conferences and in-service education. Occupational Therapy Assistants may not perform evaluations, treatment planning or establish plans of care, change treatment, supervise, or design, fabricate, or fit orthotic devices. The work involves heavy to very heavy physical demands, including lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment. The OTA must adapt to varied home and community settings and be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather. Compensation is listed as a base salary range of $62,000–$77,000 per year; salary depends on factors including experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved two-year COTA college program leading to an associate degree.
Current Minnesota Occupational Therapy Assistant license, without revocation, suspension, 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 a 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 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment, and to adapt to varied environments and community settings.
Ability to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.

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 therapy programs for home health aides, family members, or other responsible people who may assist the client, as directed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Reinforce teaching of the home therapy program to clients, families, 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.