Occupational Therapist- Port Washington, NY
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Port Washington, New York, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and in senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. New graduates are eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Full-time roles are salaried with benefits; part-time benefits eligibility depends on meeting a minimum-hours requirement, and FOX Flex roles are paid per unit. The standard New York base pay range for full-time roles is $70,000–$105,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more; part-time and FOX Flex compensation 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, providing CPR and patient-transfer assistance, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to wear PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one occupational therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document effectively 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Additional pay opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring emerging professionals, 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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Job Type
Full-time
