Full-timeOccupational Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Lexington, VA 24450Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA for a Full-time Occupational Therapist.
Monday - Friday schedule Kendal at Lexington is a premier continuing care retirement community located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, VA.
As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff and provide high-quality care to a diverse group of residents.
With its focus on person-centered care, beautiful campus, and proximity to nearby landmarks such as the Virginia Military Institute and the Natural Bridge State Park, Kendal at Lexington is an ideal workplace for those looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others in a scenic and inspiring environment.
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!
Functional Pathways has provided world-class clinical services for 30 years, offering therapists the opportunity to work with evidence-based programs across the full continuum of care.
Our holistic, patient-centered approach addresses neurological, cardiopulmonary, cognitive, and musculoskeletal needs, incorporating innovative treatments such as aquatic therapy and non-invasive interventions.
Therapists receive training and certification in specialty programs through our CORE4+ and Wellness offerings, with company-paid CEUs through MedBridge available to full-time and part-time team members to support ongoing professional growth.
At Functional Pathways, team members help improve patient outcomes while working in a collaborative, wellness-focused environment. Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for residents under physician supervision. They will also revise established care plans to ensure high-quality, person-centered treatment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to complete all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-timeOccupational Therapist at FUNCTIONAL PATHWAYS OF TENNESSEE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 13,631 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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