Home Health Occupational Therapist

Adara Home Health•Mankato, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist plans and provides skilled occupational therapy services to clients in their homes according to the 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 full-time or part-time position offers a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The therapist 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 Mankato, Minnesota office and provides services in Mankato and surrounding cities. The base salary range is $70,000–$100,000 per year. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered. Additional productivity bonuses may be available. Salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Minnesota, with a license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.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 any conviction and criminal history records related to crimes involving the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Ability to pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Ability to lift clients and perform bending, stooping, stretching, and equipment setup; exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to 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

Administer occupational therapy evaluations and participate in developing the Plan of Care.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests under the direction of 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 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 in-service education programs for company employees 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 positive and effective communication, participate in the team concept, and maintain confidentiality of client, family, and employee information.
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.