Occupational Therapist - Bradenton, FL
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 and around Bradenton, Florida. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Care may also include telehealth or other virtual services when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary community-based practice. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment options. New graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. New employees hired for this position must be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse.
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 requirements of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; and providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates may be 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.
- Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, extended standing and walking, stair climbing, therapeutic activities, CPR, and wearing PPE when required.
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
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Additional compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor
- Additional compensation 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
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
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Job Type
Full-time
