Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$34/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Westwood Ridge by Vivie - West St Paul, MN
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00Hourly
Join Our Team at Westwood Ridge in West St. Paul, MN! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Westwood Ridge in West St. Paul, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us: Westwood Ridge by Vivie in West St. Paul, MN is a welcoming senior living community dedicated to providing personalized care, engaging lifestyle opportunities, and exceptional service for its residents.
Our community offers a variety of amenities, wellness programs, and social activities designed to support residents' physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
As a therapist at Westwood Ridge by Vivie, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a compassionate and experienced team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the seniors we serve every day.
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 collaborate with a therapy team to support the physical, emotional, and mental 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 are required to possess an active state license and meet all relevant certification and licensure requirements.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (141 salary observations; 503 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,303 salary observations; 28,995 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 Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$71k | Occupational Therapy median $62k (middle half $60k–$71k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $91k median in Minnesota | $97k nationally (−6%)141 state / 5,303 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Minnesota | 167 active | 9,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 20% offer loan repayment206 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,140 in the last 30 days | 1,727 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top OTA Jobs
3 matches · ranked by payCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA, Home Health
Accent Care · Chisago City, Minnesota
Occupational Therapist Assistant | COTA
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Rockland, Maine
Occupational Therapist Assistant
$27.58-$31.88/hr