Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Edison, NJ

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including the following:

  • Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment
  • Encouraging the patient during their recovery process
  • Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems
  • Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce
  • Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent
  • Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist
  • Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order
  • Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients’ treatment program

Shifts Available: PRN and Full Time

Requirements: 

  • Minimum of Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
  • 6 months experience in similar or same position preferred
  • Experience in Long term care / Nursing facility preferred
  • Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification/Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

We are proud to offer:

  • Competitive Rates
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
  • Paid time off

#INDsponsored

#Aristacares