Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: Jefferson Park at Dandridge - DANDRIDGE, TN
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Join Our Team at Jefferson Park at Dandridge and White Pine! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!
Jefferson Park at Dandridge and Jefferson Park at White Pine in Dandridge, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us: Jefferson Park at Dandridge in Dandridge, TN, and Jefferson Park at White Pine in White Pine, TN, are premier senior living communities offering rewarding opportunities for therapy professionals.
Jefferson Park at Dandridge, a 2024 Best of the Best award winner, is nestled near Douglas Lake and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing a beautiful, peaceful setting with access to outdoor recreation and a strong focus on personalized care and advanced technology.
Jefferson Park at White Pine offers a similarly welcoming, resident-centered environment in a serene East Tennessee location, where team members work alongside dedicated staff to provide high-quality care to a diverse group of older adults.
Together, both communities provide meaningful career opportunities for those passionate about making a positive impact in supportive, scenic settings.
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 in a supportive, senior living environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. An active state license and relevant certifications are required to perform the duties of this role.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $73k (middle half $64k–$83k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee | 196 active | 9,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,118 in the last 30 days | 1,753 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
