Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – West Hartford, CT

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one Occupational Therapy to older adults in private residences and Senior Living Communities.
• Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
• Deliver therapy sessions supporting 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 & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Ability to meet physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
• 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.
• Wearing PPE when required.

Qualifications

• Passionate, licensed Occupational Therapists.
• Value autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient outcomes.
• Desire to create and manage own treatment schedule.
• Ability to build strong, lasting patient relationships.
• Experience with Geriatric House Calls™ model is noted.
• Clinicians may incorporate telehealth and virtual care.

Compensation & Benefits (for eligible roles):

• Competitive compensation based on experience and employment type.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited continuing education access.
• Professional certification reimbursement.
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
• Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources.
• Supportive, clinician driven culture.

Employment Types 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)
• New Graduates eligible for FOX’s nationally recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.

Additional Earning Opportunities:

• Refer a friend (employee referral bonuses).
• Refer a patient (wellness referral incentives).
• Serve as a Clinical Instructor.
• Mentor new grads and emerging professionals.
• Supervise PTA/OTAs and expand care.
• Patient care above bi-weekly quota.
• Writing blog articles or creating social content.

Location: West Hartford, Bloomfield, and Avon, CT.