Occupational Therapy Assistant - Stamford, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Stamford, CT, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the OTA delivers care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and support patients in rebuilding strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. OTAs receive mentorship from a supervising OT and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways. Benefits are available for eligible roles, with part-time eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement.
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 medium physical effort; lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone; standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking; repetitive upper-extremity movements; driving to patient visits; and wearing 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, while observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with FOX’s 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 visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
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
Education Level
Associate degree
