Part-Time Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home Health

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Job Type: Part-Time
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Weekly Compensation: Up to $1,350 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 Part-Time Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a 13-week contract opportunity in Kansas City, MO. This position is an excellent opportunity for an efficient and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong background in skilled home health who is seeking the flexibility of a part-time travel assignment.

Job Description

The Part-Time Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in a home health setting, helping individuals improve independence, safety, mobility, and their 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 skilled 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 part-time patient caseload efficiently and effectively
• Complete patient re-certifications and ongoing assessments as required
• Assist with case management and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and functional 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 excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the supervising Occupational Therapist and care team

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 required
• Previous experience with re-certifications required
• Previous home health case management experience required
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently manage a part-time patient caseload
• 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 patient needs while maintaining quality of care
• Comfortable working independently in a home health environment
• Flexible and dependable approach to part-time scheduling

About the Kansas City Metro Area

The Kansas City metropolitan area offers an exciting combination of big-city amenities, outdoor recreation, entertainment, sports, dining, and Midwestern hospitality. A part-time assignment gives you the opportunity to enjoy the area while maintaining a more flexible work schedule.

• Explore the vibrant Kansas City food scene, including the area's famous barbecue
• Visit the National WWI Museum and Memorial and other cultural attractions
• Enjoy professional sports, concerts, festivals, and live entertainment throughout the metro area
• Explore scenic parks, walking trails, lakes, and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Visit the Country Club Plaza for shopping, dining, architecture, and entertainment
• Spend a day exploring Crown Center, Union Station, and nearby attractions
• Enjoy Kansas City's extensive network of neighborhoods, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, boutiques, and local businesses
• Take advantage of easy access to both Missouri and Kansas communities
• Experience a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere while enjoying the amenities of a major metropolitan area
• Enjoy the flexibility of part-time work while exploring everything the Kansas City region has to offer

Contact

Savannah – Account Manager
Phone: (512) 605-2288
Email: savannah@connectedhc.com