Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)-El Campo, TX

PARS Therapy; El Campo (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical plans (Medical, Dental &

Spousal insurance

PTO

401k options

Awards and recognition program

Job summary

PARS Therapy in El Campo, TX is seeking a committed and empathetic Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). The role involves helping clients develop, recover, or sustain daily living and work skills for those with physical, mental, or developmental challenges.

You will deliver client-centered OT services and tailor interventions to each individual's needs. The ideal candidate brings COTA certification, strong OT knowledge, and experience with ADL/IADL assessments, with a

Qualifications

• COTA certification required for the State of Texas.
• 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.

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 advise 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

Skills

COTA certification

Home care experience

Occupational Therapy principles

ADL/IADL assessment

Documentation skills

Education

COTA Certification (TX)

Tools

Computer software and tools

Job description

Seeking aCOTAinEl Campo, TX!

Zip Code: 77437

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 requiredfor the State of Texas
• 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.