Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health COTA Arlington - PARS Therapy

Post-Acute Rehab Solutions is looking for a committed and patient-focused PRN home health Certified Occupational Therapist to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services enabling people to carry out everyday tasks or activities confidently and independently. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

• Address the client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
• Select and adapt the appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach for each case to direct the intervention process.
• 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 clients’ homes and other environments and advise 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 the progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as an occupational therapist.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADL 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 learn and grow in the profession continually.
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy.
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

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