Occupational Therapy Assistant - Yonkers, NY

FOX Rehabilitation•Yonkers, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Yonkers, NY and surrounding communities. Through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities. Working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist, the OTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and supports their strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care, mentorship from a supervising OT, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. Clinicians can build their schedules and patient relationships, develop their clinical skills and caseload, and pursue clinical or nonclinical career advancement. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; benefits eligibility depends on employment type and, for some part-time roles, minimum hours. New York’s standard base pay range is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.

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.
Hold 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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and extensive walking.
Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
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, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and community-based care to older adults in homes and senior living communities.
Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.