Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Minds Matter LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lawrence is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to help individuals regain independence through tailored therapy plans. The role involves implementing therapy strategies, collaborating with professionals, and educating families on brain injury consequences. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving lives through holistic approaches.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Continuing Education

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Options

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and current Kansas license.
• Experience with people with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying needs and developing compensation techniques for brain injury consequences.
• Participate in evaluations addressing physical and mental abilities.
• Collaborate with consumers and professional staff to monitor goal achievement.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Sensitivity

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Time Management

Creativity

Technology Proficiency

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Kansas License

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our Lawrence region. The successful candidate will focus on the effects of injury on the social, emotional, and physiological condition of individuals, and assist in meeting goals set by an evaluating therapist related to balance, motor skills, posture, and perceptual and cognitive abilities within functional, everyday activities. Occupational Therapy helps individuals achieve greater independence by regaining physical, perceptual, and cognitive skills needed for daily living.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Implement Minds Matter, LLC's philosophical principles in all service delivery aspects.
• Assist individuals in identifying needs and developing compensation techniques for brain injury consequences, offering creative solutions for daily activities.
• Participate in evaluations addressing physical and mental abilities, analyzing medical data to determine therapy strategies.
• Recommend environmental changes to supervising Occupational Therapist to meet consumers' needs.
• Integrate employment, educational, and independent living goals into therapy plans.
• Collaborate with consumers and professional staff to monitor goal achievement.
• Attend team meetings, assist in goal setting, and document sessions clearly and concisely.
• Educate families about brain injury consequences and communicate progress.
• Maintain professional development through training and workshops.
• Establish rapport with consumers, colleagues, and community agencies.
• Work under supervision, perform additional duties as assigned, and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Possibly serve as a team lead, updating goal plans and meeting histories.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to teach skills to individuals with disabilities.
• Sensitivity towards all people and professional interaction skills.
• Effective planning, coordination, and communication skills.
• Time management and creativity.
• Basic to moderate technology proficiency, especially with iPads.

Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and current Kansas license.
• Experience with people with disabilities is preferred.

Requirements

• Some lifting for physical needs.
• Good verbal and listening skills.
• Reliable transportation and basic iPad proficiency.

Company Overview

Minds Matter, LLC supports individuals with brain injuries to live independently. Our holistic, person-directed approach involves physical, occupational, cognitive, behavioral, and speech therapies, along with transitional services for independent living.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance.
• Paid training, continuing education, and generous PTO.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free CEUs, 401K match, Employee Assistance Program, and hybrid options discussed.