Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Minds Matter LLC; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Topeka is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to help individuals with brain injuries achieve greater independence. The role involves implementing therapy strategies, collaborating with professionals, and providing direct support to clients. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be proficient with technology. Benefits include flexible scheduling, paid training, and health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Free CEUs

401K Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Hybrid Work Options

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited program and current Kansas licensure required.
• Experience with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Minds Matter principles in service delivery.
• Assist individuals in developing compensation techniques.
• Document sessions accurately and concisely.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Sensitivity

Professional Interaction

Planning and Coordination

Time Management

Creativity

Communication

Deadline Management

Technology Proficiency

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Kansas Licensure

Tools

iPads

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Job Summary

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

Responsibilities and Duties

• Implement all aspects of Minds Matter, LLC philosophical principles in service delivery.
• Assist individuals in identifying needs and developing compensation techniques for brain injury consequences, offering creative solutions for daily activities.
• Contribute to evaluations addressing physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data for therapy strategies.
• Recommend changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist for consumers' work or living environments.
• Integrate employment, educational, and independent living goals into therapy.
• Collaborate with consumers and professional staff to monitor goal achievement.
• Attend team meetings and assist in goal setting.
• Provide services as authorized in each consumer’s plan of care.
• Assist with adaptive equipment, home modifications, and environment processes.
• Work directly with consumers to improve skills aligned with their life goals.
• Document sessions accurately and concisely on the same day.
• Educate families about brain injury and communicate progress and goals.
• Attend trainings and workshops to stay current with evidence-based practices.
• Establish and maintain professional rapport with consumers, colleagues, and community agencies.
• Work under the supervision of the assigned therapist.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain care for issued devices like iPads and iPhones.
• Ensure confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Potentially serve as team lead, updating goal plans and meeting records.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to teach skills to individuals with disabilities.
• Sensitivity towards all individuals.
• Professional interaction skills.
• Effective planning and coordination abilities.
• Excellent time management and adaptability.
• Creativity and strong communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with technology, especially iPads.

Education and Experience

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

Requirements

• Physical lifting for consumers as needed.
• Good verbal and listening skills.
• Basic proficiency with iPads.
• Reliable transportation.

Company Overview

Minds Matter, LLC supports individuals with brain injuries to live independently. We provide holistic, person-directed care involving various therapies and services to promote community reintegration.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Paid training and continuing education.
• Generous PTO.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free CEUs.
• 401K matching.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Hybrid work options available.