Occupational Therapist- Plainview, NY
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Plainview, NY, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and in Senior Living Communities, with possible telehealth and other virtual-care services. 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. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Full-time roles are salaried with benefits; part-time roles are salaried, with benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement; PRN/FOX Flex roles are compensated per unit. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Compensation depends on experience and employment type. The stated New York base-pay range for full-time roles is $70,000–$105,000 annually, with the opportunity to earn more; part-time and PRN compensation is prorated.
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, 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 wear personal protective equipment when required.
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 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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 serving as a Clinical Instructor, mentoring new professionals, supervising PTA/OTAs, providing patient care above bi-weekly quota, and creating blog or social media content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
