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Envision, Inc. ** Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13150924
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant
Reports To: Occupational
Therapist/Admin in Absence
Business Unit: Envision Vision
Rehabilitation Center
Labor Status: Indirect
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direct supervision and guidance of the Occupational Therapist, the 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 patients 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 and evaluation of 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 aides and
devices.
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 CCTVs as
recommended by the physician.
Document patients progress towards identified objectives for therapists to review
and bill for services appropriately.
Monitor an individuals activities to make sure they are performed correctly and
provide encouragement when needed.
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Serve on Infection Control and Professional Committees for Rehabilitation Agency.
Maintenance and repair of adaptive equipment/devices as needed
Assist OT & Director with inventory purchasing needs and EE store tasks as requested
Pull product for client holds and assist OT & Director with recording proper dispense
activity to applicable grant or client sales ticket.
Participation in monthly community networking meetings and educate community
members on low vision services at health related events and at senior living facilities.
Provide support to Envision Child Development Center, working with children in
need of occupational development needs.
Assist with providing educational support to the families and caregivers of patients
receiving rehabilitation services.
Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Education: Associates degree required from an accredited School of Occupational
Therapy.
Experience: Previous experience working with children required; 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.
Ability to demonstrate good patient relations in a positive, motivating manner.
Must be sensitive to the patients issues and treat all patients with dignity, respect
and kindness.
Ability to manage time effectively and follow daily schedules.
Ability to flex between the Rehabilitation Clinic and Child Development Center
areas with a demonstrated spirit of teamwork.
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Licenses/Certifications:
Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state of Kansas
required.
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Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: _0
Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: _0
VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Can be performed with or without assistive tec hnology:
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