Occupational Therapy Assistant- Charlottesville, VA

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

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

Qualifications

• 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, and extensive walking
• Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
• Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
• Wearing PPE when required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education access
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
• Employee referral bonuses
• Wellness referral incentives
• Additional pay for increased efficiency

Employment Types

• Full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
• Part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
• PRN/FOX Flex Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home & Community Visits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and employment type
• Access to advanced technology and tools
• Sustained, meaningful relationships with patients
• A culture that recognizes the OTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes

Physical Requirements

• 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, and extensive walking
• Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
• Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
• Wearing PPE when required