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Active Spine and Joint Institute
Middle Township, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant / Chiropractic Assistant
  • Active Spine and Joint Institute | Rio Grande, NJ
  • Full-Time | $26-$30/hour | Monday-Friday
  • Join Our Growing Team!

Active Spine and Joint Institute is seeking a full-time, sports-minded Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our expanding multidisciplinary team of Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, and Exercise Specialists.

Our team works together to provide patients with drug-free, non-surgical treatment options designed to help them get out of pain, improve function, and get back to the activities they enjoy.

With more than 34 years of experience, Active Spine and Joint Institute has grown to three South Jersey locations in Rio Grande, Northfield, and Mount Laurel, and we continue to expand.

A Unique Opportunity for an OTA

This position offers an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and work alongside both our Occupational Therapists and Chiropractors.

The selected candidate will be enrolled in a Licensed Chiropractic Assistant program, with the full cost of the program and licensure paid for by the owner.

Once appropriately trained and licensed, you will have the opportunity to work under both our Occupational Therapists and Chiropractors, giving you valuable experience in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Assist with patient evaluations, treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation programs
  • Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Medical Providers, and Exercise Specialists
  • Assist patients in improving strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and overall function
  • Educate patients on exercises and home treatment programs
  • Complete accurate and timely patient documentation
  • Participate in team meetings and collaborate on patient care
  • Communicate with and refer patients to Chiropractic Physicians and Medical Providers when appropriate
  • Complete training and coursework associated with the Chiropractic Assistant program
  • Once licensed and trained, assist with chiropractic-related patient care under the direction of our Chiropractors
  • Be willing to periodically travel to our Northfield and Mount Laurel offices to provide coverage

Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in the state of New Jersey
  • Sports-minded and interested in rehabilitation, movement, and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Reliable, professional, and patient-focused
  • Willingness to periodically travel between our South Jersey offices
  • PAMs certification preferred, but not required
  • Previous outpatient, orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, or chiropractic experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

  • $26-$30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  • Full-time, 30-40 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Chiropractic Assistant program and licensure paid for by the owner
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Bonus System
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunity to expand your clinical skill set and work alongside multiple healthcare disciplines
  • Fun, friendly, and teamwork-centered work environment

Location

The primary location for this position will be our Rio Grande, NJ office. We do ask that the candidate be willing to periodically travel to our Northfield and Mount Laurel locations when coverage is needed.

Why Active Spine and Joint Institute?

If you're an OTA who enjoys a sports-minded, active approach to rehabilitation and wants to grow your career in a multidisciplinary environment, this is an opportunity to learn from multiple healthcare professionals while expanding your skill set through a company-paid Chiropractic Assistant program.

Come join a team that has been helping patients get out of pain and get back to the activities they love for more than 34 years!

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationChiropractic AssistancePatient EducationMobility TrainingBalance TrainingCoordination Training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (201 salary observations; 463 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k 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 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant at Active Spine and Joint Institute a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Active Spine and Joint Institute

Wellness and Fitness Services
Rio Grande, NJ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Benefits
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Bonus System
Ongoing Training
Chiropractic Assistant Program Paid