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Munster, Indiana

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy AssistantPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Hartsfield Village - Munster, IN
  • Position Type: PRN
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Join Our Team at Hartsfield Village in Munster, IN! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Hartsfield Village in Munster, IN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Us: Located in the heart of Munster, Indiana, Hartsfield Village is an exciting opportunity for a member of the therapy team to thrive in a dynamic and caring community.

Located in the charming town of Munster, our facility enjoys close proximity to Centennial Park, the Munster Community Hospital, and a variety of shopping and dining options.

Joining our team at Hartsfield Village means playing a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents while working in a welcoming and supportive environment, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career in therapy.

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. 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 relevant certification and board requirements.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationTherapy PlanningClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $68k–$110k)109 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana286 active9,010 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment314 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 Munster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Median resident rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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