Occupational Therapist - Newark, DE

FOX Rehabilitation•Saint Georges, DE

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Newark, Delaware and surrounding communities. Clinicians treat patients in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. They may also provide telehealth and other virtual care when appropriate. The role emphasizes autonomy, flexible scheduling, meaningful patient relationships, and helping older adults improve mobility, functional independence, wellness, and quality of life. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN / FOX Flex employment pathways. New graduates are eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Compensation varies by experience and employment type; benefits are available for eligible roles.

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, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Wear PPE when required.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.

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.
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 an interdisciplinary team of 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.
Potentially supervise PTA/OTAs, mentor emerging professionals, serve as a Clinical Instructor, or contribute written or social media content for additional compensation.

Benefits

Medical insurance for eligible roles.
Dental insurance for eligible roles.
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 compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new graduates, supervising PTA/OTAs, treating patients above bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.
Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources.