Occupational Therapy Assistant

CareOne; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CareOne at The Highlands is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join the interdisciplinary team. The OTA will provide resident rehabilitation care and contribute to high-quality outcomes across various shifts, with a focus on compliant, cost-effective treatment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license in the operating state, with preference for experience in older adult rehabilitation and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and active OT license in the state of operation.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs resident rehabilitation care within accepted practice methods meeting center/state/federal standards.
• Evaluates residents and establishes effective treatment plans.
• Manages and coordinates supervision of treatment plans with staff and other disciplines.
• Screens residents according to directed schedules and practices.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation and billing records.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

Job Description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

Now Hiring – Occupational Therapy Assistant

CareOne is Hiring! Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities Available Across Multiple Shifts

CareOne at The Highlands

Salary Range $30.00 to $45.00 per hour

The Occupational Therapy Assistant's (OTA) overall responsibility is to manage the care of the resident/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The OTA participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the resident/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides and directs resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
• Evaluates residents/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the resident/residents assigned.
• Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.
• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested
• May travel to other facilities to provide services

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current and Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license within the state of operations
• Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings

About Us

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
    • Including Pharmacy
    • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
• Legal Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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