Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- (White Settlement)-PRN

Pars-Therapy-1; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Spousal coverage

401k

Paid time off

Awards program

Job summary

PARS Therapy in White Settlement, TX is seeking a committed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for home health. The role focuses on helping clients develop, recover, or sustain daily living and work skills, delivering client-centered services in the home setting.

The ideal candidate has a COTA certification, experience in home health or rehab, and a compassionate approach to tailor interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health or rehab settings.
• COTA certification required.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practice.
• Familiarity with ADL/IADL evaluation tools like Katz and Lawton is preferred.

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 or approach to interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in ADLs and IADLs.
• Educate clients on new ways of approaching tasks and break down activities into achievable steps.
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, document, and report progress of treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow up with clients.

Skills

Home health

COTA knowledge

OT principles

ADL evaluation tools

Patient education

Education

COTA certification

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Onsite - Wylie, TX Seeking a COTA in White settlement, TX!

Zip Code: 76108

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.