Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Medina Health And Rehabilitation - Medina, TN 38355Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Medina Health & Rehabilitation in Medina, TN! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Medina Health & Rehabilitation in Medina, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us
Medina Health and Rehabilitation is located in Medina, Tennessee, a quiet and growing community in West Tennessee known for its small-town charm and easy access to nearby cities like Jackson.
The area offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with nearby outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the surrounding countryside and regional parks.
With a focus on compassionate, resident-centered care, Medina Health and Rehabilitation provides a supportive and team-oriented environment for members of the therapy team, encouraging professional growth, collaboration, and meaningful connections with those they serve.
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 deliver high-quality patient care. They are responsible for maintaining professional standards and fostering meaningful connections with residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess an active state license. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills are required for this role.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (53 salary observations; 440 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 Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee 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 Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Medina
- Typical market rent
- $1,750/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 85.5
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Jackson, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.