Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PARS Therapy • Dallas, TX

7d

About The Position

Post-Acute Rehab Solutions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate home health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to serve clients in Dallas and North Dallas, Texas. The role provides client-centered occupational therapy services to help people develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills, particularly those facing physical, mental, or developmental challenges. The assistant takes a holistic approach and adapts environments and interventions to each client's needs, supporting confidence and independence in everyday activities.

Requirements

• COTA certification 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 a drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.

Nice To Haves

• Home care or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address clients’ performance needs to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
• Select and adapt the occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach appropriate to each case to direct interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• 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 consistent with 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.
• Paid training on the job or in the office.
• Internal awards and recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed