Occupational Therapist - Palmerton, PA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered where patients live, including private residences and senior living communities, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. Clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other virtual care into their schedules. The position involves documenting in FOX’s EMR, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating patients, caregivers, and senior living staff. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; new graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state or states 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 wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates may be 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.
- 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.
- Travel by car to patient homes and senior living communities.
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
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above bi-weekly quota, and creating content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
