Home Health Occupational Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Rochester, MN

2d•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 requires 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 Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and 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 Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Rochester and surrounding cities. The position offers a base salary of $70,000–$100,000 per year, plus productivity compensation and benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is advertised.

Requirements

Current Minnesota occupational therapist license, not revoked or suspended and without limitations or restrictions.
Graduate of an AOTA-approved occupational therapy school and current AOTA certification 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.
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 Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy to very heavy work, including lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, setting up equipment, and exerting 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 to 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

Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes.
Establish reasonable treatment goals, maintain current treatment plans, 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 clients’ home environments as needed.
Prepare clinical and progress notes, report client responses or changes in condition to the physician and Area Clinical Manager, and maintain records of visit frequency and client response.
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.
Help individuals and families accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participate in developing community resources to meet client needs.
Maintain positive and effective communication, participate in the team concept, 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.