Occupational Therapist PRN - West Newbury, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide one-on-one care to older adults in West Newbury, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Clinicians use the 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 patient relationships. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The position includes evaluating patients, developing individualized plans of care, delivering evidence-based treatment, documenting in FOX’s EMR system, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Clinicians educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to support safety, function, and aging in place. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways; this posting is for a PRN Occupational Therapist, compensated per unit. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s 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, providing 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.
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 communities.
- Evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy to support 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.
- Travel to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
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
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above bi-weekly quota, and creating content
