Occupational Therapy Assistant - Dover, DE
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in patients’ homes and senior living communities in Dover, Delaware, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the OTA works closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and support their strength, mobility, confidence, independence, and well-being. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, mentorship, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a clinical career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex arrangements. Compensation is based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, continuing education access, clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways, and access to advanced technology and tools. Clinicians may also have opportunities to earn additional income through referrals, teaching, mentoring, supervising other clinicians, care above a bi-weekly quota, and creating written or social media content.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Have current CPR certification.
- Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, varied positions and movements, extensive walking, driving to patient locations, and wearing PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities; observe and track progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team that may include PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional earning opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising clinicians, care above quota, and creating content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
