Occupational Therapy Assistant - Palm Harbor, Fl

FOX Rehabilitation•Palm Harbor, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults in Palm Harbor, Florida, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the OTA works closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients rebuild strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. Care is delivered one-on-one in patients’ homes and senior living communities as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The role offers mentorship, collaboration with the supervising OT, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and career pathways. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment options; benefits eligibility varies by role and, for part-time roles, minimum-hours requirements.

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 and carrying, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Wear PPE when required.
New employees must be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse.

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, observing and tracking progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, including driving to those locations.
Work collaboratively with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team.