Home Health Occupational Therapist

Adara Home Health•Waseca, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist 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 based on psychological, biological, and social service principles. The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time or part-time position with a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The therapist travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits lasting approximately one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Mankato, Minnesota office and serves Waseca and surrounding cities. The role involves heavy to very heavy physical demands, including lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment. The therapist must adapt to a variety of home and community settings and be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.

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 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 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.
Disclose conviction and criminal history records pertaining to crimes 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 is preferred.
Certification with the National Board of Occupational Therapy is strongly recommended.
Current CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Administer occupational therapy evaluations and participate in developing Plans 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 physician direction.
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, or the physical surroundings in clients’ homes as needed.
Prepare clinical and progress notes and report clients’ treatment responses 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 employee in-service education as requested and 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, participate in the team approach, and maintain 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.