PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$34-$38/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Penick Village - Southern Pines, NC 28387Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $34.00 - $38.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Penick Village in Southern Pines, NC! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Penick Village in Southern Pines, NC, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Schedule: Week Day Coverage Preferred.
About Us
Penick Village is a continuing care retirement community located in the charming town of Southern Pines, NC, known for its vibrant downtown and equestrian activities.
The community offers a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, with a focus on providing quality, person-centered care. With beautiful, spacious grounds and access to nearby amenities such as golf courses and parks, Penick Village is a great place to live and work.
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, person-centered care to residents within the facility.
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 relevant certification requirements.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (197 salary observations; 713 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina 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 snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Southern Pines
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $429k
- Typical market rent
- $1,808/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.