Home Health COTA — Empower Independence in Central Austin

PARS Therapy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Spousal coverage

401k options

PTO

Awards program

Job summary

PARS Therapy is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home health services in Central Austin, TX. You will support clients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills, tailoring therapy to individual needs with a holistic, client-centered approach.

The ideal candidate has COTA certification, home health experience, and strong knowledge of OT principles. You will document progress, collaborate with families, and adapt interventions to maximize

Qualifications

• 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 personalities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

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

Skills

COTA Certification

Home health experience

OT knowledge

ADLs/IADLs tools

Client-family communication

Computer skills

Education

OTA program completion

Tools

Katz ADL scale

Lawton IADL scale

Job description

PARS Therapy is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home health services in Central Austin, TX. You will support clients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills, tailoring therapy to individual needs with a holistic, client-centered approach.

The ideal candidate has COTA certification, home health experience, and strong knowledge of OT principles. You will document progress, collaborate with families, and adapt interventions to maximize