Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health | Casual

Job Details

Job Location:

Perham Living
- Perham, MN 56573

Position Type:
Casual/PRNSalary Range: $34.54 - $47.61 Hourly Job Shift: Day

Making an Impact
- Our Commitment, Your Opportunity!

At Perham Health, our success is rooted in the strength of our team. We've cultivated a collaborative workplace centered on excellence, compassion, integrity, and respect. Here, you'll discover avenues for personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being.

Provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to restore function, prevent disability, and promote rehabilitation. Evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support independence, safety, and quality of life. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to provide compassionate, patient-centered home health services.

• Evaluate patients to determine functional limitations, rehabilitative needs, and appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and according to home health policies.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in the home and community setting to improve functional performance, independence, and safety.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, modifying treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Ensure physician or authorized practitioner orders are obtained prior to initiating home health therapy services.
• Collaborate and communicate with the RN Case Manager, Therapy Lead, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatments, patient responses, and progress in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and other support persons on rehabilitation techniques, home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, and disease management.
• Recommend, order, and maintain adaptive equipment and assistive devices as appropriate to support patient independence.
• Provide in-service education and clinical support to department staff regarding rehabilitation services and patient care needs as requested.
• Participate in department meetings, required education, and ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy practice and home health regulations.
• Promote positive patient and family experiences through compassionate, respectful, and professional care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support departmental goals, quality improvement initiatives, and community relations through excellence in patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or its successor organization.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Minnesota.
• Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), when applicable according to licensure requirements.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred; home health experience is beneficial.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Pass a background study through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

• Day Shift - 8am-4:30pm
• Casual or Roster Status

People join Perham Health for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. Perham Health offers a healthy work environment that promotes quality in ourselves and those we…