Occupational Therapist - Norwalk, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Norwalk, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and in senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Clinicians use the Geriatric House Calls™ model to help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. FOX is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and its mission to abolish ageism. Employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex roles. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. The stated standard base pay range in Connecticut for a full-time role is $70,000–$110,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more. Part-time and FOX Flex compensation is prorated. Benefits are available for eligible roles.
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 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 and wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- Interest in telehealth or virtual care.
- Interest in clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, or contributing written or social content.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one occupational therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities.
- 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.
- Potentially supervise PTA/OTAs, mentor emerging professionals, teach as a Clinical Instructor, or contribute written or social content for additional compensation.
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
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, and patient care above the bi-weekly quota
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
- Advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
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Job Type
Full-time
