Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN-Lake hills

PARS Therapy; Lakehills (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Spousal Insurance

401k Options

PTO

Internal Awards and Recognition

Job summary

PARS Therapy in Lakehills, TX is seeking a committed home health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support clients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills. The role emphasizes compassionate, client-centered care and tailoring environments to meet each individual's needs in their home setting.

You will assess environments, adapt treatments, educate clients and caregivers, and document progress toward short- and long-term goals while maintaining high

Qualifications

• COTA certification is required.
• Experience in home care or rehab is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Address client's performance aspects to support engagement in meaningful occupations.
• Select and adapt OT treatment models per case to direct interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and ADL/IADL performance.
• Teach clients new task approaches and break tasks into components.
• Assess home and environments and advise on safe modifications.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train clients in its use.
• Educate family and caregivers.
• Document progress toward treatment goals and collect data.
• Regularly follow up with clients.

Skills

COTA certification

Home care experience

OT knowledge

ADL/IADL evaluation familiarity

Patient management

Computer skills

Continuous learning

Education

COTA certification

Tools

Katz ADL scale

Lawton IADL scale

General computer software

Job description

Seeking aCOTAinLakehills, TX!

Zip Code: 78063

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.