Home Health Occupational Therapist

Adara Home Health•Owatonna, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist 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 specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill grounded in psychological, biological, and social services. 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 last one to three hours. The position reports to the Mankato, Minnesota office and serves Owatonna, Faribault, and surrounding cities.

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 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 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 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 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 strongly recommended.
Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Administer occupational therapy evaluations and participate in developing the Plan of Care.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep care 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 or 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 client 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 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.
Help individuals and families accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participate in developing community resources to meet clients’ needs.
Communicate positively and effectively with employees and others, participate in the team concept, and maintain confidentiality.
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.