Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Cambridge, MN

5d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy 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. The position involves assessing clients, setting and updating treatment goals and care plans, delivering prescribed occupational therapy, and evaluating client progress. The Case Manager also documents care, communicates client responses and condition changes to physicians and the Area Clinical Manager, instructs clients and families, and works with other care team members. The role serves clients in their homes and community settings and requires travel between company business stops. The stated base salary range is $70,000–$100,000 per year, plus productivity compensation and benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered. Salary is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Currently hold a Minnesota Occupational Therapist license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
Graduate from an AOTA-approved occupational therapy school and hold current AOTA certification to practice occupational therapy.
Have at least two years of experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience.
Have strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation to travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Provide proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Have U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records 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

Perform initial and periodic assessments to determine client care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness and outcomes.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment care plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
Provide occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests for clients under physician direction when therapy has been medically prescribed.
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 clients’ home environments as needed.
Prepare clinical and progress notes; report client responses to treatment 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 in-service education programs for company employees as requested.
Participate in case conferences as indicated.
Provide families with information, support, and encouragement; instruct family members on the home therapy program.
Assist individuals and families in accepting and adjusting positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participate in developing community resources to meet client needs.
Maintain positive and effective communication with employees and others and participate in the team concept.
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
Maintain productivity according to guidelines.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.