Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN- (Boerne)

PARS Therapy; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Spousal insurance

401k options

PTO

Internal awards program

Job summary

PARS Therapy in Boerne, TX seeks a dedicated Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support clients in developing, recovering, or sustaining daily living and work skills. You will provide client-centered OT services in home settings, promoting independence and safety.

The ideal candidate has a COTA certification, experience in home health or rehab, and strong knowledge of ADL/IADL assessments and adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• COTA certification required and maintained.
• Experience in home health or rehab 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.

Responsibilities

• Address clients' performance to support engagement in daily activities.
• Select and adapt OT treatment models per case.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and ADL/IADL performance.
• Teach clients to approach tasks and break down activities.
• Assess home environments and advise on adaptations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress toward goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow-up with client

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient management

Holistic approach

Education

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) certification

Tools

Katz ADL scale

Lawton IADL scale

Computer software

Job description

Seeking aCOTAinBoerne, TX!

Zip Code: 78006

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.