Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN- Red Oak

Pars-Therapy-1; Oak Leaf (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Spousal insurance

401k options

PTO

Internal awards program

Job summary

PARS Therapy in Oak Leaf, Texas is seeking a committed and empathetic Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. You will deliver client-centered services that enable daily living and work activities with independence, while adopting a holistic approach to address each client's unique needs.

The role focuses on developing, recovering, or sustaining vital skills for individuals facing physical, mental, or developmental challenges, tailoring environments to fit personal goals and

Qualifications

• COTA certification is required.
• Home health or rehab experience is preferred.
• Proven working experience as Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• 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.

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 occupational therapy treatment model and approach for interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in ADLs and IADLs.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and breaking down activities.
• Assess home and environments and suggest alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow up with client.

Skills

COTA certification

Home health experience

Patient-centered care

ADL familiarity

Job description

Seeking aCOTARed Oak, TX!

Zip Code: 75154

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.