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Charlotte, North Carolina

PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sharon Towers - Charlotte, NC 28210Position Type: PRNJoin Our Team at The Sharon Towers in Charlotte, NC! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! The Sharon Towers in Charlotte, NC, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Us

The Sharon Towers at SouthPark is a distinguished senior living community located in Charlotte, NC. Nestled in a picturesque residential neighborhood, the community offers a serene and inviting environment for both residents and staff.

Joining the therapy team at Sharon Towers provides the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative setting, delivering top-quality care to residents while enjoying the benefits of being in a thriving city with access to cultural landmarks, restaurants, and recreational activities.

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 therapy services. They are responsible for providing excellent patient care while adhering to company policies and procedures.

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

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical DocumentationRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (201 salary observations; 730 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,680 salary observations; 25,679 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina 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 snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Supportive Work Environment
Ethical Care
Innovation
Values-Driven Culture