Occupational Therapist - Fort Dodge, IA

FOX Rehabilitation•Fort Dodge, IA

20h

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The role is based at Bickford, a Senior Living Community partner, and may also involve care in private residences and other senior living settings. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. FOX clinicians may also provide telehealth and other virtual care when appropriate. This opportunity offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; the specific employment type depends on the role selected. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.

Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state 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, 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.
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 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 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.
Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources.
Mileage reimbursement.
Employee referral bonuses.
Wellness referral incentives.
Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.