Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Rochester, MN

11d•$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 Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The role requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill grounded in 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, with visits that may last one to three hours. The position reports to the Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Rochester and surrounding cities. The base salary range is $70,000–$100,000 per year, plus productivity compensation and benefits. An opportunity for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is also listed.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Occupational Therapist license in good standing, without 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 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.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform initial and periodic client assessments to determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
Provide physician-directed occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests when therapy has been medically prescribed.
Translate exercises into functional activities and 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, and report clients’ treatment responses or changes in condition to the physician and Area Clinical Manager.
Maintain appropriate records, including visit frequency and client responses.
Instruct and supervise COTAs, HHAs, LPNs, and RNs in the therapy program 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, and instruct them on clients’ home therapy programs.
Assist individuals and families in accepting and positively adjusting to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participate in developing community resources to meet client needs.
Maintain positive and effective communication with employees and others and participate in the team concept.
Maintain confidentiality of information about 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.