Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PARS Therapy
DeSoto, TX
About the Job
Seeking a COTA in DeSoto, TX and surrounding areas!
Post-Acute Rehab Solutions is on the hunt for a dedicated and compassionate home health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. We seek an individual who can help clients develop, recover, or maintain essential daily living and work skills for those facing physical, mental, or developmental challenges. You will provide effective, client-centered care that empowers individuals to confidently and independently engage in their everyday activities. The ideal candidate will embrace a holistic approach and possess the ability to tailor the environment to meet each person's unique needs.
Benefits
- Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Spousal Insurance
- 401k Options
- PTO
- Paid Training on the job or in office
- 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
Requirements
- COTA certification required
- Home care or rehab experience preferred
- 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.
Choose PARs, Apply today!
Zip Code: 75146, 75115, 75225, 75116