Pays $65k-$75k — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$78k (6 jobs)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Full-time occupational therapist assistant. Pediatric setting. Totowa, NJ. $65K-$75K.
Join Performance Pediatrics as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Pediatric in Totowa, New Jersey, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $75K
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Performance Pediatrics as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Pediatric.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement established plans of care, assist patients with adaptive equipment, and coordinate with therapists to provide effective therapy. They are also responsible for maintaining therapy equipment and documenting patient progress accurately.
Requirements
Candidates must hold current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance and possess strong communication and time management skills. Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting is desired, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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