Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN-Lake hills

PARS Therapy • Lakehills, TX

24d

About The Position

PARS Therapy is seeking a committed and empathetic home health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Lakehills, Texas. The role supports individuals facing physical, mental, or developmental challenges in developing, recovering, or sustaining daily living and work skills. The assistant delivers client-centered services that help people perform everyday tasks and activities with confidence and independence, using a holistic approach tailored to each individual’s needs.

Requirements

• COTA certification is required.
• Proven working experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Excellent knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
• Familiarity with ADL evaluation tools, such as the Katz ADL scale and Lawton IADL scale.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices in the discipline and willingness to continue learning and growing in the profession.

Nice To Haves

• Home care or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address client performance needs to support engagement in occupations affecting health, well-being, and quality of life.
• Select and adapt the appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach for each case.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Teach clients new ways to approach tasks and help them break activities into achievable components.
• Assess clients’ homes and other environments and advise on alterations suited to their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train clients in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report progress toward long- and short-term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Follow up regularly with clients.

Benefits

• Multiple major medical plans to choose from, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Spousal insurance.
• 401(k) options.
• PTO.
• Internal awards and recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed