Occupational Therapist - Southampton, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation • Bayonne, NJ

1d • $70,000 - $95,000

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 Southampton and surrounding New Jersey communities. Using the Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and, when appropriate, incorporate telehealth and other virtual care.

Employment pathways listed include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex roles. New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Compensation depends on experience and employment type. In New Jersey, the standard annual base pay range for a full-time role is $70,000–$95,000, with the opportunity to earn more; part-time and FOX Flex pay is prorated.

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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
• Ability to wear PPE when required.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.

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 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.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new graduates, supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level