Occupational Therapist - Greater Bradenton, FL
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in greater Bradenton, Florida, and surrounding communities. Clinicians use the Geriatric House Calls™ model to help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and optionally incorporate telehealth and other virtual care into the schedule. FOX is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. Clinicians work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and may pursue professional growth and additional earning opportunities through referrals, clinical instruction, mentoring, patient care above quota, supervision of assistants, and content creation. Employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex roles. Full-time roles are salaried with benefits; part-time benefits eligibility depends on meeting a minimum-hours requirement; PRN/FOX Flex roles are paid per unit. New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Eligible roles may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited continuing education access, professional certification reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and access to technology and tools, including virtual care resources. New hires must be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse.
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 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; providing moderate to maximum assistance 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.
- New hires must be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse.
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.
- Provide 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 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 pay opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, patient care above bi-weekly quota, and supervising PTA/OTAs
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
