Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- (White Settlement)-PRN

PARS Therapy; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Spousal insurance

401k options

PTO

Internal awards program

Job summary

PARS Therapy in White Settlement, TX is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our home health team. You will help clients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and functional skills in a compassionate, client-centered environment.

The role emphasizes tailoring interventions to each individual's needs, evaluating home settings, recommending adaptive equipment, and guiding families.

Qualifications

• Active COTA certification and Texas licensure to practice.
• Previous experience as a COTA in a clinical or rehabilitative setting.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care.
• Strong knowledge of OT principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Proficiency with digital documentation systems.
• Familiarity with ADL/IADL assessment tools (Katz, Lawton).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuing education.
• Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented.

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 ADL and 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

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification

Texas licensure as COTA

Job description

Seeking aCOTA inWhite 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification and appropriate licensure to practice in the State of Texas.


• Previous experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a clinical or rehabilitative setting.


• Ability to provide quality, patient-centered care.


• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and best practices to support effective patient treatment and rehabilitation.


• Proficiency with computer applications and digital documentation systems, along with the ability to incorporate creative therapeutic activities into treatment plans.


• Familiarity with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessment tools, including the Katz ADL Scale and Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt care approaches to patients with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and individual needs.


• Commitment to professional growth and continuing education, including staying current with evidence-based treatment methods, industry standards, and advancements in occupational therapy.


• Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented, with a strong dedication to improving patient independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life.