Occupational Therapy Assistant - New City, NY
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in New City, New York, and surrounding communities. The role follows FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivering care in patients’ homes and senior living communities. Working 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 OTA is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. The position offers one-on-one patient care, mentorship from a supervising OT, and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; the full-time and part-time options include benefits, with part-time benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement. The standard base pay range in New York is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with opportunities to earn more through employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, and compensated content contributions. 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
- 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.
- Have 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 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; and performing repetitive upper-extremity movements.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the role.
- 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, 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, powers of attorney (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.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
