Occupational Therapist – Thibodaux, LA

DYWF Fox Rehabilitation Services LA LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Continuing Education

Certification reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

FOX Rehabilitation in the United States is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide one-on-one in-home therapy for older adults across private homes and senior living settings.

You will evaluate patients, design individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to promote mobility and independence, including telehealth options when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one Occupational therapy to older adults wherever they call home (private residences, senior living, etc.).
• Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
• Deliver therapy sessions that support 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.

Skills

In-home care

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT License (valid)

OT Degree/Program

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR Proficiency

Job description

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

Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?

FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand clinical work, because they’ve lived it.

Why clinicians love working with FOX:

• A one-on-one care model that allows you to truly connect with each patient
• Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
• Optional telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
• The ability to create, control, and adjust your own treatment schedule
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
• Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
• A culture that invests in your growth and values clinician-driven decision-making

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

Ways to Earn More with FOX

• Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
• Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
• Teach the next generation — earn more while you shape the future serving as a Clinical Instructor Mentor rising talent — guide new grads and emerging professionals as they launch their careers
• Manage more patients — earn additional pay by supervising PTA/OTAs and expanding the care you're able to provide
• Go above and beyond — earn additional pay for patient care above bi-weekly quota
• Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

• FOX clinicians must be able to meet the 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 as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
• Wearing PPE when required

FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

FOX Rehabilitation is a high-growth, entrepreneurial private practice of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and exercise physiologists. FOX was built on the strong clinical foundation of Geriatric House Calls, and has stayed true to its mission of rehabilitating lives by believing in the strength of people. FOX provides evidence-based rehabilitation services in the acute, post-acute, home, senior living community and outpatient settings. Our clinicians provide clinically excellent care and are given the autonomy they need to help clients to achieve what they once thought impossible. Within FOX, our culture is one of respect and hard work. Our private practice is built around support systems to give clinicians the tools they need to succeed while achieving clinical excellence and professional fulfillment. Every employee is equally important to the success of FOX; it is this philosophy and culture that create a supportive atmosphere where employees are valued.