Occupational Therapist (SIGN ON BONUS) - Union City, NJ
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one Occupational therapy to older adults wherever they call home (Private residences, Senior Living Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care)
Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment
Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
Document effectively within FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
Provide telehealth / virtual care when appropriate to extend access and flexibility
Requirements
Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Basic computer and EMR proficiency
Current CPR certification
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
- Exerting medium physical effort, including 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
- Repositioning patients, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
Skills
Autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient outcomes
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Professional certification reimbursement
Access to advanced technology and tools (including virtual care resources)
Supportive, clinician driven culture
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness referral incentives
Opportunities to mentor students and emerging professionals
Pay
The standard base pay range for a Full-Time role is $70,000 - $95,000 annually with an opportunity to earn more.
Schedule
Available Full-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits), Part-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement), PRN / FOX Flex Occupational Therapist – Home & Community Visits (pay per unit compensation)