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, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, assistants work in patients’ homes and senior living communities, delivering individualized treatment plans established by a supervising Occupational Therapist. The position offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, mentorship, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways are available. FOX describes its clinician-operated practice as focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, independence, wellness, longevity, and a mission to abolish ageism. Eligible roles may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, continuing education access, and clinical and nonclinical advancement pathways. Compensation varies by experience and employment type. The standard base pay range in Connecticut is $21.63–$36.06 per hour, with opportunities to earn more through referral incentives and paid content contributions.
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.
- Maintain 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, providing CPR and patient-transfer assistance, extensive walking, and driving to patient locations.
- 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 during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and senior-living care as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content.
- Part-time benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
