Occupational Therapist - Bayonne, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation•Bayonne, NJ

17h

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Bayonne, West Bergen, and Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The position offers autonomy to build and manage a treatment schedule and develop lasting patient relationships. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. FOX is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and abolishing ageism. The role includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth. Employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex positions. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one occupational therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities.
Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
Deliver therapy that supports 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, 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.
Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources.
Student loan repayment for those who qualify.
Employee referral bonuses.
Wellness referral incentives.
Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new professionals, supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.