Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Weekly Compensation: Up to $1,800 per week, based on experience
Licensure: Active Kansas or Missouri OTA license required
Connected Health Care is partnering with a leading healthcare provider to recruit an experienced Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a 13-week contract opportunity in Kansas City, MO. This is an excellent opportunity for an efficient, experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong background in skilled home health to join a high-quality care team while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of travel healthcare.
Job Description
The Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in a home health setting, helping individuals improve their independence, safety, mobility, and ability to perform activities of daily living.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist
- Deliver high-quality care to high-acuity home health patients
- Complete Start of Care (SOC) visits and other required patient evaluations and documentation
- Perform and assist with OASIS assessments and documentation
- Manage an assigned patient caseload efficiently and effectively
- Complete patient re-certifications and ongoing assessments as required
- Serve as a case manager and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Provide interventions designed to improve functional mobility, activities of daily living, safety, and independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies for maximizing independence
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, caregivers, and other members of the care team
- Follow all applicable home health, patient care, and regulatory standards
- Demonstrate strong time-management skills and the ability to efficiently manage a home health schedule
Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license in Kansas or Missouri
- Minimum of 1 year of skilled home health experience
- Must have experience treating high-acuity skilled home health patients
- Experience must be in skilled home health, not personal care or non-skilled home health
- Experience with Start of Care (SOC) visits required
- Experience with OASIS
- Previous experience with re-certifications required
- Previous case management experience required
- Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a patient caseload efficiently
- Active driver's license required
- Reliable, insured vehicle required
- Ability to travel to patient homes throughout the assigned service area
- MatrixCare EMR experience is a plus but is not required
Preferred Skills
- Skilled home health occupational therapy experience
- High-acuity patient experience
- OASIS experience
- Start of Care experience
- Re-certification experience
- Home health case management experience
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple patient needs while maintaining quality of care
- Comfortable working independently in a home health environment
About the Missouri & Kansas City Metro Area
- Serve patients throughout Missouri while enjoying access to the greater Kansas City metro area
- Experience a vibrant mix of culture, dining, and entertainment
- Explore scenic parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities
- Enjoy a balance of city amenities and suburban comfort
- Affordable cost of living with a welcoming community atmosphere
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a 13-week skilled home health contract in Kansas CIty, Missouri, we'd love to connect with you.
Contact:
Savannah Account Manager
Phone: (512) 605-2288
Email: savannah@connectedhc.com