Occupational Therapy Assistant - Summit, NJ

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT – SUMMIT, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Summit, New Providence, Berkley Heights, and Mountainside, NJ, and we’re looking for licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to make a hands‑on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising OT, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls model, delivered where patients live.

This opportunity is ideal for OTAs who thrive on real one‑on‑one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team‑based environment.

• Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising OT, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
• Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.

• Full‑time Occupational Therapy Assistant – In‑Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits).
• Part‑time Occupational Therapy Assistant – In‑Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement).
• PRN/FOX Flex Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home & Community Visits.

FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education access.
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
• Access to advanced technology and tools.
• Supportive, clinician‑driven culture.

In addition to base compensation, OTAs have access to multiple earning opportunities, including:

• Employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness referral incentives.
• Additional pay for increased efficiency.

• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Performing CPR.
• Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed‑bound patient alone.
• Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking.
• Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities.
• Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls model.
• Wearing PPE when required.

Join FOX Rehabilitation as an Occupational Therapy Assistant providing hands‑on, in‑home, and senior living care to older adults across Summit, NJ, and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.

Contact Karl Szczupider, Clinical Career Specialist, 856‑628‑6899, karl.szczupider. FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In New Jersey, the standard base pay range for this role is $21.63 – $36.06 an hour with an opportunity to earn more.