Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Embassy Manor at Edison Nursing and Rehabilitation

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Edison, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

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