Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Galveston, TX-PRN

PARS Therapy•Galveston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Mesquite, TX to join PARS Therapy as a committed and empathetic home health professional. This role involves supporting individuals with physical, mental, or developmental challenges in developing, recovering, or sustaining vital daily living and work skills. The COTA will deliver client-centered services to foster confidence and independence in daily tasks, adopting a holistic approach and tailoring the environment to individual needs.

Requirements

COTA certification required
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.

Nice To Haves

Home care or rehab experience 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, 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.