Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PARS Therapy • Garland, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Post-Acute Rehab Solutions is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home health services in Garland, Texas. The role focuses on helping clients with physical, mental, or developmental challenges develop, recover, or maintain skills for daily living and work. The assistant provides effective, client-centered services that support clients in managing everyday activities safely and independently, using a holistic approach and adapting environments to individual needs. Availability is PRN; listed ZIP codes are 75088 and 75040.

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 a commitment to continued learning and professional growth.

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 appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach for 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 suited to their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train clients in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, document, 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 on-the-job or in-office training.
• Internal awards and recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed