Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home Health

Location: Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, Missouri

Located just east of Kansas City, Independence, MO, offers travel healthcare professionals a combination of suburban convenience, historic attractions, outdoor recreation, and easy access to a major metropolitan area. Whether you're looking for weekend adventures, local history, great food, or entertainment, Independence provides plenty to explore during a 13-week travel assignment.

• Explore the historic Independence Square, home to local shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks
• Visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum and learn about the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman
• Discover local history at the National Frontier Trails Museum, which highlights the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails
• Spend time outdoors at Little Blue Trace County Park, featuring trails, natural scenery, and opportunities for biking and walking
• Enjoy the attractions, restaurants, professional sports, concerts, and nightlife available throughout the greater Kansas City area
• Explore Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and other major Kansas City attractions
• Take advantage of the area's extensive network of parks, trails, museums, shops, and restaurants
• Enjoy relatively easy access to Kansas City while living in a community with a rich historical character

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a 13-week skilled home health contract in Independence, Missouri, we'd love to connect with you.

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