Occupational Therapy Assistant - Norwalk, CT

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

• Physical Requirements: Exerting medium physical effort, performing CPR, providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking, wearing PPE when required, driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Passion for geriatric care and patient-centered care

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

Pay

Compensation based on experience and employment type, with a standard base pay range of $21.63 - $36.06 an hour in Connecticut.

Schedule

Available as 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), or PRN/FOX Flex Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home & Community Visits.