Occupational Therapy Assistant - Baton Rouge, LA

FOX Rehabilitation • Ruston, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, OTAs deliver care in patients’ homes and senior living communities while working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist and an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.

The OTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and observes and documents their progress. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with a supervising OT, mentorship, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; benefits are available for eligible roles, with part-time benefits eligibility dependent on a minimum-hours requirement.

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 and other movements.
• Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
• 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 through 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, including visits to patients’ homes and senior living communities.
• Work collaboratively with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team.

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.
• Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
• 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 social content.

What This Job Offers

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