Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN-Pearsall

PARS Therapy; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Spousal insurance

401k options

PTO

Recognition program

Job summary

PARS Therapy in Pearsall, TX 78061 is seeking a committed home health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support clients in developing, recovering, or maintaining vital daily living and work skills in their own homes.

The role focuses on holistic, client-centered care, tailoring environments and interventions to meet individual needs while educating families and documenting progress for meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• COTA certification required or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ADLs/IADLs assessment tools (e.g., Katz ADL, Lawton IADL) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and practice.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s engagement in occupations affecting health and quality of life.
• Select and adapt therapy models and approaches per case.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and independence in ADLs and IADLs.
• Educate clients on breaking down tasks into achievable components.
• Assess home environments and recommend necessary alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, record, and report progress toward goals.
• Collect data and document processes.
• Maintain regular follow-up with clients.

Skills

COTA certification

Home care experience

Rehab experience

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

ADLs/IADLs assessment

Computer skills

Interpersonal with diverse personality

Job description

Seeking aCOTAinPearsall, TX!

Zip Code: 78061

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.