Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Minds Matter, LLC; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Minds Matter LLC in Overland Park, KS seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapy goals for individuals with brain injuries. You will implement plans, assist in evaluations, and coordinate with therapists and case managers to advance independence in daily living skills.

The role requires Kansas OTA licensure; Missouri licensure is preferred but not required. You will maintain thorough documentation, participate in trainings, and collaborate with families and professionals

Qualifications

• OTA program completed from an accredited associate degree program.
• Must be currently licensed in Kansas.
• Missouri license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and implement Minds Matter LLC principles.
• Assist individuals to identify needs and develop compensation techniques for brain injury.
• Contribute to evaluations addressing physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine best therapy methods.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to the supervising OT in consumer environments to meet needs.
• Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
• Collaborate with consumer and staff to determine when goals are met.
• Attend team meetings and assist consumer in goal setting.
• Maintain and submit documentation on time and in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Educate families about brain injury outcomes and progress.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Sensitivity / empathy

Attention to detail

Education

OT Assistant program (AAS)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Overland Park, KS 66202

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants offer an approach that focuses on the effects of injury on the social, emotional, and physiological condition of individuals, and assists in meeting goals written by an evaluating therapist related to an individual’s balance, motor skills, posture, and perceptual and cognitive abilities within the context of functional, everyday activities. Occupational Therapy helps individuals achieve greater independence in their lives by regaining some or all of the physical, perceptual, and/or cognitive skills needed to perform activities of daily living.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for learning and implementing all aspects of Minds Matter LLC philosophical principles.
• Assists individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.
• Contribute to evaluations that address consumers’ physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine best methods and strategies for therapies.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist in consumers’ work or living environments that are consistent with their needs.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist in consumers’ work or living environments that are consistent with their needs.
• Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
• Collaborate with consumer and other professional staff to determine when goals are being met.
• Attend team meetings and assist consumer in goal setting.
• Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
• Work closely with the consumer and case manager to ascertain goals.
• Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer’s plan of care and /or physician orders.
• Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.
• Maintain and turn in all documentation at assigned times.
• Educate families about the consequences of brain injury and communicate with them about goals and progress as needed.
• Attend all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence-based practice.
• Provide effective documentation that is legible, timely and appropriate to services provided to consumers.
• Be aware of departmental goals and objectives and take an active role in helping the department to attain goals.
• Schedule supervision meeting with therapy coordinator or physical therapist bi-monthly or as needed to review individual cases and departmental objectives/needs.
• Make initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.
• Assist TLS in goal setting at initial evaluation/assessment and ongoing as you work with consumers and their goals change.
• Provide case managers with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.
• Meet all policy and procedure requirements of Minds Matter LLC on time including completion of timesheets, mileage, quarterly summaries, and other reports.
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings, etc.
• Maintain confidentially of consumers medical records or services according to HIPAA regulations.
• Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve on agency and interagency task groups as requested.
• Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued computer if assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successfully completion of an occupational therapy assistant program from an accredited associate degree program.
• Must be currently licensed in the state of Kansas.
• A license in Missouri is preferred but not required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills
• Must be organized, possess problem solving skills, and be able to multi task
• Must have advanced analytical skills
• High degree of sensitivity toward all people
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with intake process and systems
• Attention to detail