PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: The Actors Fund Home - Englewood, NJ, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00Hourly, Join Our Team at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us
The Actors Fund Home is a prestigious senior living community located in Englewood, NJ. Situated in a tranquil residential area, the community is conveniently located near the bustling city of New York and offers easy access to cultural attractions and entertainment venues.
Joining the therapy team at The Actors Fund Home provides an opportunity to work with a diverse group of residents, including retired professionals from the entertainment industry, and contribute to their well-being in a supportive and compassionate environment.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary: As a COTA you will implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician, delivering excellence in quality of care.
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement care plans established by the OTR/L and physician to ensure high-quality patient care. They will work within a therapy team to support the well-being of residents in a senior living community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Additionally, they must possess an active state license and meet all required screenings and certifications.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (108 salary observations; 333 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,981 salary observations; 13,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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