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, NY and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the OTA provides 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 role offers individualized patient care, mentorship, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and career pathways. FOX offers full-time and part-time positions, as well as PRN/FOX Flex work. Full-time and part-time roles include benefits, with part-time benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement. Compensation depends on experience and employment type. In New York, the standard base pay range is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more.
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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, extensive walking, and driving to patient homes and senior living communities.
- 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, observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
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
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- 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
