Occupational Therapist (PRN) - Waterbury, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Waterbury, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, through the Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians 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, build lasting patient relationships, and work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary community-based practice. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated, grounded in meaningful relationships and evidence-based care, and committed to abolishing ageism. Multiple employment pathways are available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex arrangements. Compensation depends on experience and employment type; the stated Connecticut full-time base range is $70,000–$110,000 annually, with part-time and PRN compensation 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, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility assistance, repositioning patients, prolonged standing and walking, stair climbing, and 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 telehealth or virtual care.
- Interest in professional development through clinical instruction, mentoring, or other career advancement pathways.
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 that support 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.
- Potentially supervise PTA/OTAs, mentor emerging professionals, serve as a Clinical Instructor, or contribute written or social media 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 serving as a Clinical Instructor or mentor, supervising PTA/OTAs, exceeding patient-care quotas, and creating blog or social media content
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
