Occupational Therapist - Birmingham, AL

FOX Rehabilitation • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and Senior Living Communities in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Care may also include telehealth and other virtual services when appropriate.

The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work within a community-based, interdisciplinary practice. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways; compensation and benefit eligibility vary by employment type. New graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.

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 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; providing moderate to maximum assistance 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.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
• Interest in telehealth or virtual care components.
• Interest in mentoring, clinical instruction, supervising PTA/OTAs, professional advancement, or contributing written or social media content.

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 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.
• Perform patient transfers and bed mobility assistance, reposition patients, and conduct therapeutic activities.
• Wear PPE when required.

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 compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content.
• Part-time roles may have benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time