Occupational Therapist - Joliet, IL
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Joliet, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, with optional telehealth and other virtual care when appropriate. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. FOX describes full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Eligible roles may include benefits. Compensation depends on experience and employment type; the stated Illinois full-time base pay range is $65,000–$100,000 annually, with the opportunity to earn more. Part-time and PRN 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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, extended standing and walking, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- Ability or interest in incorporating telehealth and virtual care into the schedule.
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 supporting 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 serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, and providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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Job Type
Full-time
