Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Merrimack County Nursing Home - Boscawen, NH 03303Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!
Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Offering a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Located in New Hampshire’s scenic Capital Region, our facility offers therapists the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying easy access to Concord’s historic downtown, local parks, and year-round outdoor recreation.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment dedicated to resident-centered care, Merrimack County Nursing Home is the perfect place for you.
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, resident-centered care within the nursing home facility.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. They are also required to maintain active state licensure and relevant professional certifications.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Hampshire, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (63 salary observations; 154 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire 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).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire 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 Boscawen
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $473k
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.