Occupational Therapy Assistant- Bayside, NY
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Flushing and surrounding communities. Care is delivered through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, primarily at a senior living community partner and in patients’ homes. 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, and independence. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes the role as offering one-on-one patient care, collaborative care planning, built-in mentorship, and opportunities to grow clinical skills, caseload, and career. Clinicians can build their own schedule and develop lasting patient relationships. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation depends on experience and employment type. In New York, the standard base pay range is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with opportunities to earn more. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; continuing education access; career advancement pathways; and access to advanced technology and tools.
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 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and walk extensively; perform repetitive upper-extremity movements; and assist patients with transfers and bed mobility.
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, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system and according to its 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 driving to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
- Perform CPR and wear PPE when required.
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.
- 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
