Occupational Therapist - Stamford, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Stamford, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Clinicians use FOX’s 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 and build lasting relationships with patients. Clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other virtual care into their schedules where appropriate. Employment options listed include full-time and part-time salaried roles, as well as PRN/FOX Flex positions paid per unit. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Compensation varies by experience and employment type. Connecticut’s stated standard base pay range for full-time roles is $70,000–$110,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more; part-time and FOX Flex compensation is prorated. FOX describes itself as a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. The position works in a community-based, interdisciplinary environment and may involve travel to patient homes and senior living communities.
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 occasional lifting of 25–50 pounds, frequent lifting of 10–25 pounds, and constant lifting of up to 10 pounds.
- 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 drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
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.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document 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.
- Create, manage, and adjust a treatment schedule.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Potentially supervise PTA/OTAs, serve as a clinical instructor, mentor new graduates, and contribute written or social content for additional compensation.
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
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating content
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
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Job Type
Full-time
