Seeking a COTA in White settlement, TX!
Zip Code: 76108
We invite you to join PARS Therapy as a committed and empathetic home health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We are looking for an individual who is sincerely dedicated to supporting others in developing, recovering, or sustaining vital daily living and work skills for individuals facing physical, mental, or developmental challenges. In this role, you will deliver meaningful, client-centered services that enable individuals to carry out daily tasks and activities with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will adopt a holistic approach and possess the capability to tailor the environment to address the distinct needs of each individual.
Benefits
- Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Spousal Insurance
- 401k Options
- PTO
- Internal Awards and Recognition Program
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
Qualifications & Requirements
- Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification and appropriate licensure to practice in the State of Texas.
- Previous experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a clinical or rehabilitative setting.
- Ability to provide quality, patient-centered care.
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and best practices to support effective patient treatment and rehabilitation.
- Proficiency with computer applications and digital documentation systems, along with the ability to incorporate creative therapeutic activities into treatment plans.
- Familiarity with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessment tools, including the Katz ADL Scale and Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt care approaches to patients with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and individual needs.
- Commitment to professional growth and continuing education, including staying current with evidence-based treatment methods, industry standards, and advancements in occupational therapy.
- Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented, with a strong dedication to improving patient independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life.
Choose PARs, Apply today!