Occupational Therapist - Charlottesville, VA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Care may also include telehealth and other virtual services when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work in a community-based, interdisciplinary setting. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways. Full-time roles are salaried with benefits; part-time benefits eligibility depends on a minimum-hours requirement; PRN/Fox Flex visits are compensated per unit. New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; performing CPR; providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility; repositioning patients; standing and walking for extended periods; climbing stairs; and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one occupational therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Deliver therapy to support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
- Mileage reimbursement
- Student loan repayment for those who qualify
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional pay opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, and providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
