Functional Pathways logo
Functional Pathways
Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 45m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Heritage Community of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Heritage Community of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday's preferred

About Us

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is a welcoming senior living community located in the vibrant city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to its residents.

The community is conveniently situated near local attractions such as the Kalamazoo Nature Center, the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, and the charming downtown district, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences.

As a member of the therapy team at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive and experienced group of professionals, helping residents maintain their independence and overall well-being in a warm, engaging environment.

The community fosters a collaborative, team-oriented approach to care, with a strong commitment to delivering individualized therapy services that enhance each resident's quality of life.

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 the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They are responsible for delivering high-quality therapy services to residents to help maintain their independence and well-being.

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 certification requirements established by state and national board associations.

Key Skills

Patient careOrganizational skillsWritten communicationTherapy implementation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (88 salary observations; 931 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Michigan vs national$90k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−7%)88 state / 5,263 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan314 active8,966 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,210 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,216/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.