Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants for our SEK region. Successful candidate offers 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. Responsibilities and Duties + Responsible for learning and implementing all aspects of Minds Matter, LLC philosophical principles in all aspects of service delivery. + Assist individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury. This includes offering creative solutions and alternatives for carrying out daily activities. + 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. + Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer's authorized plan of care. + Assist with the selection and utilization of adaptive equipment and/or home modifications, as well as processes for home and community environment. + Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals. + Document sessions with the consumer the day of the service that is goal driven, concise, factual, and clear. + 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. + To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account