Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Rogers, MN

7d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Case Manager 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 is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. The Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Buffalo, Minnesota office and serves Rogers, Otsego, Elk River, Maple Grove, Big Lake, Becker, Zimmerman, Princeton, Monticello, St. Michael, Albertville, and surrounding cities. The base salary range is $70,000–$100,000 per year, plus productivity compensation and benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Occupational Therapist license without revocation, suspension, limitations, or restrictions.
Graduate of an AOTA-approved occupational therapy school and current AOTA certification 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.
Dependable vehicle or access to public transportation to travel to multiple 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.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records 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.
Certification with the National Board of Occupational Therapy strongly recommended.
Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and periodic client assessments to determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of care.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
Provide occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests as prescribed by clients’ physicians.
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 the physical surroundings in clients’ homes.
Prepare clinical and progress notes and report clients’ responses to treatment or 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; 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 confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
Maintain productivity according to guidelines.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.