Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Rogers, MN

6d•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 applies 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 OT Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits that 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. An advertised sign-on bonus is available up to $10,000.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Occupational Therapist license without revocation, suspension, 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 to travel to multiple company business stops daily.
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 related to 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

Assess clients initially and periodically 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 medically prescribed.
Translate exercises into functional activities and activities of daily living.
Instruct clients in the use and care of special equipment, and 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 therapy programs when appropriate.
Provide employee in-service education as requested and participate in case conferences as indicated.
Provide families with information, support, and encouragement; instruct family members on 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 clients’ needs.
Maintain effective communication, participate in the team concept, and preserve the confidentiality of information about clients, families, and employees.
Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients to the office.
Maintain productivity according to guidelines and perform other related duties as assigned.