Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. As part of a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) deliver group & individualized services to clients of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. The OTA works with clients and their relevant others to habilitate & restore their ability to participate in daily occupations, such as ADL, IADL, work and community activities. The OTA works to accommodate the effects of disabilities to improve the quality of life and maximize personal and occupational functionality. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. 2. Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements. 3. Perform clinical care professionally. 4. Serve as client advocate and role model to other Team Members. 5. Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office & Google Suite. 2. Experience with students/adults with disabilities in a school or program setting. 3. Prior work experience with school age and young adult people with disabilities, uses people-first language. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Occupational Therapist Assistant License or Occupational Therapist Assistant Certification. 2. Valid Driver's License from a USA state. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! 168423 Starting at $28.93 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: + Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. + Experience: Years of relevant work experience. + Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. + Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. + Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. + Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. + Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.