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Envision, Inc. ** Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Wichita, Kansas

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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

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