Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Active Spine and Joint Institute is seeking a full-time, sports-minded Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our expanding multidisciplinary team of Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, and Exercise Specialists.

Our team works together to provide patients with drug-free, non-surgical treatment options designed to help them get out of pain, improve function, and get back to the activities they enjoy.

With more than 34 years of experience, Active Spine and Joint Institute has grown to three South Jersey locations in Rio Grande, Northfield, and Mount Laurel, and we continue to expand.

This position offers an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and work alongside both our Occupational Therapists and Chiropractors.

The selected candidate will be enrolled in a Licensed Chiropractic Assistant program, with the full cost of the program and licensure paid for by the owner.

Once appropriately trained and licensed, you will have the opportunity to work under both our Occupational Therapists and Chiropractors, giving you valuable experience in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include providing occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, assisting with patient evaluations, treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation programs, working collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Medical Providers, and Exercise Specialists, assisting patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and overall function, educating patients on exercises and home treatment programs, completing accurate and timely patient documentation, participating in team meetings and collaborating on patient care, communicating with and referring patients to Chiropractic Physicians and Medical Providers when appropriate, completing training and coursework associated with the Chiropractic Assistant program, assisting with chiropractic-related patient care under the direction of our Chiropractors, and being willing to periodically travel to our Northfield and Mount Laurel offices to provide coverage.

Qualifications include a current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in the state of New Jersey, sports-minded and interested in rehabilitation, movement, and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy, strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, reliability, professionalism, and patient-focused attitude, willingness to periodically travel between our South Jersey offices, PAMs certification preferred but not required, and previous outpatient, orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, or chiropractic experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation and benefits include $26-$30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, full-time, 30-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday schedule, Chiropractic Assistant program and licensure paid for by the owner, paid time off, health insurance benefits, dental benefits, retirement plan, employee discounts, bonus system, ongoing training and professional development, opportunity to expand your clinical skill set and work alongside multiple healthcare disciplines, and a fun, friendly, and teamwork-centered work environment.

The primary location for this position will be our Rio Grande, NJ office. We do ask that the candidate be willing to periodically travel to our Northfield and Mount Laurel locations when coverage is needed.

If you're an OTA who enjoys a sports-minded, active approach to rehabilitation and wants to grow your career in a multidisciplinary environment, this is an opportunity to learn from multiple healthcare professionals while expanding your skill set through a company-paid Chiropractic Assistant program.

Come join a team that has been helping patients get out of pain and get back to the activities they love for more than 34 years!