Occupational Therapist - Summerville, SC
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Summerville, South Carolina, and surrounding communities. Clinicians treat patients where they live, including private residences and senior living settings, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role focuses on improving mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life through individualized, evidence-based care and meaningful patient relationships. Occupational Therapists perform evaluations, develop plans of care, deliver treatment, and document services in FOX’s EMR in accordance with regulatory standards. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The role offers clinician-driven decision-making and the ability to create and manage a treatment schedule. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN / FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation varies by experience and employment type. Benefits are available for eligible roles. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state or states 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 occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs, frequent lifting of 10–25 lbs, and constant lifting of up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility.
- Ability to reposition patients, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Ability to wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- Interest in incorporating telehealth or virtual care into a treatment schedule.
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.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document effectively in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with 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.
- Travel to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles
- Dental insurance for eligible roles
- 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
- Student loan repayment for those who qualify
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor
- Additional compensation opportunities for mentoring new graduates and emerging professionals
- Additional pay for supervising PTA/OTAs
- Additional pay for patient care above the bi-weekly quota
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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Job Type
Full-time
