Occupational Therapist - Chattanooga, TN
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians 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. FOX is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and abolishing ageism. Clinicians work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and fitness specialists, and can pursue professional growth and clinician-driven career pathways. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment options; benefits depend on role and eligibility. 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, 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.
- Interest in telehealth or virtual care.
- Interest in professional development, mentoring, clinical instruction, or supervising PTA/OTAs.
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 an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, 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.
- 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, exceeding the bi-weekly patient-care quota, and creating blog articles or social content.
- Part-time roles offer benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
