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Functional Pathways
Indiana, Pennsylvania

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Beacon Ridge - Indiana, PA 15701Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Beacon Ridge and Indian Haven in Indiana, PA! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Beacon Ridge and Indian Haven in Indiana, PA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Us

Located in Indiana, PA, Beacon Ridge and Indian Haven offer a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while serving seniors across two supportive communities.

Together, the facilities provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care in a collaborative environment that values compassionate, person-centered care.

As a member of the therapy team, you'll enjoy opportunities for professional growth while helping residents achieve their highest level of independence and 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

Implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician to deliver high-quality therapy services. Assist residents in achieving their highest level of independence and quality of life within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Candidates must hold an active state license and meet all certification requirements established by state and national board associations.

Key Skills

Patient careOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistantranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $73k (middle half $64k–$83k)93 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania283 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment331 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Indiana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$212k
Typical market rent
$2,117/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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