Occupational Therapist Assistant - Savage, MN

FOX Rehabilitation•Savage, MN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in patients’ homes and senior living communities in Savage, Minnesota, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the assistant works closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and help them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising Occupational Therapist. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation depends on experience and employment type; the standard base pay range in Minnesota is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.

Requirements

Hold a valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Have current CPR certification.
Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, providing CPR and patient-transfer assistance, performing varied movements and extensive walking, driving between care locations, and wearing PPE when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.