Occupational Therapy Assistant - White Plains, NY
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in White Plains, Scarsdale, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The OTA works closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care within a supportive, clinician-driven environment. OTAs collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, and receive mentorship from their supervising OT. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways. Compensation depends on experience and employment type; the listed New York base pay range is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of 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, patient assistance, CPR, extensive walking, and wearing PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist and adjust 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 clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, including driving to visit locations.
- Perform patient transfers and bed mobility assistance, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
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 for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
