Occupational Therapist - Newark, DE

FOX Rehabilitation • , DE

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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 Newark, Delaware, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The role includes evaluating patients, developing individualized plans of care, delivering evidence-based treatment, and documenting services in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.

Clinicians collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. They educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to support safety, function, and aging in place. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate.

The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work in a clinician-driven community-based practice. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways, with compensation and benefit eligibility depending on employment type. 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 occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs, frequent lifting of 10–25 lbs, and constant lifting of up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility.
• Ability to reposition patients, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform 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.
• Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
• Document effectively in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, 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, dental, and 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 for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Additional earning opportunities as a Clinical Instructor or mentor, through supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level