Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Rehab - Full Time (37.5hrs/week), Camden

About the role

Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by an occupational therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services. Position Responsibilities: - Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations. - Provides occupational therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the occupational therapist relative to the patient's treatment and status. - Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines. - Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate. - Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs. Required Education: Required Education: Minimum of Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the AOTA. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. Hourly Rate: $28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here .