Occupational Therapist - Wakefield, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. Clinicians deliver care in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role focuses on helping patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. Clinicians may also provide telehealth or other virtual care when appropriate. The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work within a clinician-operated, interdisciplinary practice. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. New graduates may participate in FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Compensation varies by experience and employment type; the stated Massachusetts full-time base pay range is $70,000–$105,000 annually, with opportunities 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, 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.
- Interest in providing telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one occupational therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Deliver therapy sessions supporting 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.
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 compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new clinicians, supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
