Occupational Therapy Assistant- Charlottesville, VA

FOX Rehabilitation • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on, individualized care to older adults in their homes and senior living communities in Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the OTA works closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to deliver the OT-established treatment plan, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and support strength, mobility, confidence, independence, wellness, and longevity.

The role provides meaningful one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. OTAs receive mentorship from their supervising OT and opportunities to grow their clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; benefits are available for eligible roles. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and employment type.

Requirements

• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, and driving to patient locations.
• Ability to wear 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 their progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team and supervising Occupational Therapist.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education access.
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
• Access to advanced technology and tools.
• Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
• Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree