Occupational Therapist - Palmerton, PA

FOX Rehabilitation•Palmerton, PA

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in the Palmerton, Pennsylvania area. Using the 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 patient relationships, and work in a community-based, interdisciplinary practice. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN / FOX Flex employment pathways. New graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Compensation is based on experience and employment type. Eligible roles may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited continuing education access, professional certification reimbursement, and clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.

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 drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
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 sessions that support 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.
When applicable, supervise PTA/OTAs, mentor emerging professionals, teach as a Clinical Instructor, or contribute blog articles and social content.

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.
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 emerging professionals, supervising PTA/OTAs, exceeding patient-care quotas, and creating content.