Home Health Occupational Therapist

Adara Home Health offers fulfilling Home Care careers to professionals looking for flexibility and the ability to manage their own schedule. The Occupational Therapist plans and provides skilled occupational therapy services to the clients in their home in accordance with the Plan of Care and the Company's policies and procedures. Performs functions which require substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and skill based upon the principles of psychological, biological and social services. The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This full time or part time position has a flexible schedule during office hours Monday - Friday and requires travel to client's homes to provide 1:1 client care that may take 1-3 hours per client. This position reports to the Blaine, MN office and provides services in Pine City and surrounding cities. Physical/environmental demands are heavy to very heavy, involving lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment.

Responsibilities

Administers occupational therapy evaluations; Participates in the development of the Plan of Care; Establishes reasonable treatment goals, keeps treatment care plans current, reassesses client and makes recommendations; Provides occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations and diagnostic tests for clients under the direction of their physician; Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living; Provides instructions in the use and care of special equipment when necessary; Develops needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surroundings in client's homes; Prepares clinical and progress notes and reports to physician and the Area Clinical Manager on client response to treatment or change in condition; Maintains appropriate records including frequency of visits and client's response; Instructs and supervises COTAs, HHAs, LPNs and RNs in therapy program when appropriate; Provides in-service education programs for company employees as requested; Participates in case conferences as indicated; Provides families with information, support and encouragement and instructs client's family on home therapy program; Assists individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical, mental and social limitations; Participates in the development of community resources to meet the needs of clients; Maintains positive and effective communication with all employees and others; Maintains absolute confidentiality of all client, family and employee information; Maintains a safe client environment and reports suspected vulnerable client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation; Maintains productivity as per guidelines; Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Minnesota, without revocation, suspension, or limitations or restrictions; Graduate of AOTA approved school of occupational therapy and currently certified by the AOTA to practice occupational therapy; At least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience; Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills; Strong organizational skills and the 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 a day; A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business; Proof of negative mantoux or documentation of negative chest x-ray; Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit; Disclose any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the provision of health services; 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 have

Home care experience; Certification with National Board of Occupational Therapy; Current CPR certification

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus; Opportunity for productivity bonuses in addition to base salary; Ability to manage your schedule; Mileage reimbursement; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Pet Insurance; 401K 100% vested upon eligibility