Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Our Mission:
Honoring People
Our Values:
Integrity, Compassion, Curiosity, and Helpfulness

Base pay: $24.00/hr - $26.00/hr

• Full‑time, Monday – Friday with an on‑call rotation.
• Requires travel to clients' homes; 1:1 client care may take 1–3 hours per client.

• Reports to the Hutchinson, MN office; provides services in Hutchinson and surrounding cities.

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program

• Medical, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance
• 401(k) – 100% vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Mobile Reimbursement or Company Phone

• Provides treatments to restore and enhance the client’s physical and psychosocial function under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Carries out occupational therapy maintenance programs developed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrates therapy program for home health aide, family member, or other responsible person who may assist the client with their home occupational therapy program as directed.
• Reinforces teaching of the home therapy program to client, family, or caregivers as directed.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for the clinical record as required by Company policy and procedure.
• Confers with the licensed Occupational Therapist regarding client’s progress and Plan of Care changes.
• Participates in case conferences and in‑service education.
• Maintains positive and effective communication with all staff and others; participates in the team concept.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of all client, family, and employee information.
• Occupational Therapy Assistants cannot perform evaluation, treatment planning, plan of care changes, supervision, or design/fabrication/fitting of orthotic devices.

Heavy to very heavy. Involves lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings. Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather. Exertion may involve lifting; weights: >100 lbs occasionally, >50 lbs frequently, >20 lbs constantly.

• Graduate of a two‑year COTA (Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant) program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed in Minnesota. License must be current and unrestricted.
• At least two years of experience in a health‑care setting or equivalent; home‑care experience preferred.
• 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 business stops a day.
• 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.
• Current CPR certification recommended.
• U.S. citizenship or valid Alien Work Permit.
• Disclosure of any criminal history related to health services; candidates with such convictions will not be hired.
• Pass initial and ongoing background checks 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

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Adara Home Health, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $24 – $26 per hour. Salary is determined by relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.