Occupational Therapy Assistant - Fort Myers, FL

About the role

FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Fort Myers, Florida, and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants who want to make a hands‑on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live. This opportunity is ideal for OTAs who thrive on real, one‑on‑one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team‑based environment. As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built‑in mentorship from your supervising OT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career. If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands‑on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you! FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician‑operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence‑based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As an OTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it. Meaningful, one‑on‑one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities; a true partnership with your supervising OT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists; built‑in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career; the ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships; a collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists); a community‑based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity; a culture that recognizes the OTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Physical requirements: able to exert medium physical effort (lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly); provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed‑bound patient alone; stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and walk extensively; perform repetitive upper‑extremity movements; drive to patient homes and senior living communities; wear PPE when required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education access
• Clinical and non‑clinical career advancement pathways
• Access to advanced technology and tools
• Supportive, clinician‑driven culture
• Multiple employment types: full‑time, part‑time, and PRN/FOX Flex (benefits eligibility based on minimum hours)
• Opportunities to earn more: employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to FOX Fitness Specialists, compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content