Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Rochester, MN

13d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy (OT) Case Manager plans and provides skilled occupational therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The role requires substantial 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 OT 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 Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Rochester and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Minnesota; the license must not be revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
Graduate of an AOTA-approved school of occupational therapy 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 crimes involving 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 lift, bend, stoop, stretch, set up equipment, adapt to varied environments and community settings, and drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs initial and periodic client assessments to determine care needs, implements interventions, and evaluates care effectiveness and outcomes.
Establishes reasonable treatment goals, maintains current treatment plans, reassesses clients, and makes recommendations.
Provides physician-directed occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests when therapy has been medically prescribed.
Translates exercises into functional activities and activities of daily living.
Instructs clients in the use and care of special equipment when necessary.
Develops plans to modify equipment, appliances, and clients’ home environments as needed.
Prepares clinical and progress notes and reports client responses to treatment or changes in condition to the physician and Area Clinical Manager.
Maintains appropriate records, including visit frequency and client responses.
Instructs and supervises COTAs, HHAs, LPNs, and RNs in therapy programs when appropriate.
Provides in-service education programs for company employees as requested.
Participates in case conferences as indicated.
Provides families with information, support, and encouragement, and instructs family members on home therapy programs.
Assists individuals and families in accepting and adjusting positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participates in developing community resources to meet clients’ needs.
Maintains positive and effective communication with employees and others and participates in the team concept.
Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
Maintains a safe client environment and reports suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients to the office.
Maintains productivity according to guidelines.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.