Occupational Therapy Assistant - Palm Harbor, Fl

FOX Rehabilitation•Tallahassee, FL

9d•Remote

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking motivated, licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in Palm Harbor, FL, to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will implement individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them regain strength, mobility, and confidence through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered in the patient's residence. This role is perfect for OTAs who value one-on-one patient interaction, want to see the immediate results of their work, and seek career growth within a supportive, team-oriented setting. As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will collaborate with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, receiving mentorship from your supervising OT and having a clear path for professional development.

Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including exerting medium physical effort (lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly), performing CPR, providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility (including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone), standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, extensive walking, performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities, driving to patient homes and senior living communities, and wearing PPE when required.
New employees hired for this position will need to be cleared through the Florida Background Check Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your 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 their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.