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Functional Pathways
Lake Forest, Illinois

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$37/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lake Forest Place - Lake Forest, IL 60045Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $33.00 - $37.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Lake Forest Place, located in Lake Forest, IL.! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Lake Forest Place, located in Lake Forest, IL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant About Us: Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest, IL, provides an idyllic working environment where you can contribute to a high standard of care within a serene and elegant setting.

Lake Forest is known for its historic homes, lush parks, and charming downtown area. The facility is surrounded by natural beauty, including the pristine Lake Michigan shoreline and the expansive Middle fork Savanna Forest Preserve.

Whether you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and biking or prefer browsing through quaint shops and cafes, Lake Forest offers a peaceful yet engaging backdrop for both work and leisure.

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 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 certification requirements established by state and national boards.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationPlan Of Care Implementation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (258 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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 Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top OTA Jobs

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$33-$38/hr
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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.

Living in Lake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$924k
Typical market rent
$4,668/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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