Occupational Therapist Assistant (New Grads Apply) - Greater ax, VA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in patients’ homes and senior living communities across Fairfax County, Virginia, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the OTA works closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and support strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes built-in mentorship, collaborative care planning, opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are listed; benefits eligibility depends on role and, for part-time positions, minimum-hours requirements.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
- Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility as needed.
- Wear PPE when required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
