Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Mesquite-PRN

PARS Therapy; Mesquite, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Spousal Insurance

401k Options

PTO

Internal Awards and RecognitionProgram

Job summary

PARS Therapy in Mesquite, TX invites a compassionate home health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support clients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills, using holistic approaches to address each individual's needs.

The role emphasizes client-centered services, adherence to occupational therapy principles, and collaboration with families and caregivers.

Qualifications

• COTA certification required.
• Home care or rehab experience preferred.
• Proven working experience as Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale).
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

ADL evaluation tools

Patient care

Documentation

Education

COTA certification

Home health experience preferred

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Onsite - Mesquite, TX

Seeking a COTA in Mesquite, TX!

Zip Code: 75149

We invite you to join PARS Therapy as a committed and empathetic home health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We are looking for an individual who is sincerely dedicated to supporting others in developing, recovering, or sustaining vital daily living and work skills for individuals facing physical, mental, or developmental challenges. In this role, you will deliver meaningful, client-centered services that enable individuals to carry out daily tasks and activities with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will adopt a holistic approach and possess the capability to tailor the environment to address the distinct needs of each individual.

Benefits

• Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Spousal Insurance
• 401k Options
• PTO

• Internal Awards and Recognition Program

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow-up with client

Requirements

• COTA certification required
• Home care or rehab experience preferred
• Proven working experience as Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.