PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision & guidance of the Occupational Therapist, the PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to people with visual impairments as outlined in a treatment plan, with the ultimate goal of improving the patient’s quality of life and enhancing their personal independence. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Work as a team member with therapists and providers to problem solve best care strategies for patients.
• Assist therapists or providers in the screening patients who could benefit from OT rehabilitation services.
• Help patients with visual impairments or blindness learn how to perform daily living activities and communicate effectively with and/or without equipment aids and devices.
• Perform patient training both in the office and in patient’s homes or the community.
• Implement exercises and activities for the patient in an original and creative manner that reflects unique integration of treatment plan goals.
• Assist in training patients in the use of low vision devices and CCTV’s as recommended by the physician.
• Document patient’s progress towards identified objectives for therapists to review and bill for services appropriately.
• Monitor an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and provide encouragement when needed.
• Maintenance and repair of adaptive equipment/devices as needed
• Assist with providing educational support to the families and caregivers of patients receiving rehabilitation services.
• Attend team meetings required for regulatory and training purposes.
• Work a flexible, as needed schedule to support the patient caseload of the team.
• Personifies and promotes Envision’s core values of integrity, curiosity, passion, initiative, teamwork, and excellence
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Education: Associate’s degree required from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.

Experience: Previous experience in hospital, clinic or school setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of and sensitivity toward the need for assistive technology and low vision aides for people who are blind or have low vision.
• Previous experience working with aging and disabled population strongly preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate good patient relations in a positive, motivating manner.
• Must be sensitive to the patient’s issues and treat all patients with dignity, respect and kindness.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle to drive to patient appointments.
• Ability to manage time effectively and follow daily schedules.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills required, specifically Microsoft Office products and electronic medical records systems.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state of Kansas required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.  
• Insurance credentials or ability to complete credentialing through Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Can be performed with or without assistive technology:

___     Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures;

viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.

___     Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arm’s reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.

_X_    Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.

Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity:

___     Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.

COMMENTS

Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law.

Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job.  It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

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WORKING CONDITIONS INCLUDE

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