Home Care Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years, Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advance our mission to serve older adults while fostering a workplace where everyone belongs.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will facilitate the development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Help patients develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Promote maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to the individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Evaluate results of occupational therapy by observing, documenting, and evaluating patient progress; recommend and implement adjustments and modifications.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers; contribute to patient care conferences.
• Ensure continuation of therapeutic plans by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and/or provide assistive equipment.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient records; maintain accurate and detailed records of services rendered for billing purposes.
• Supervise and develop occupational therapy staff to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Practice within state licensure requirements and scope of practice.
• Follow guidelines and requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations, and other payors (insurance companies).
• Manage and maintain individual license/certification renewals and other professional certifications as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (at minimum) in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• Current license, state certification, or registration as an Occupational Therapist in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and satisfactory motor vehicle record (local travel required).
• Previous experience in the rehabilitation/therapy field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility, including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to Know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, and Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree.
• 2+ years of previous experience in home health, hospice, or senior care.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations, including the ability to work irregular hours, attend meetings, and special events.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Schedule

Full-time weekdays, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible schedule).

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay, including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Team members working full-time are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• 401k with a 6% match.
• Paid time off for Sick & Safe time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Other well-being resources.