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Cortland, Ohio

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Otterbein Cortland - Cortland, OH
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Join Our Team at Otterbein Cortland in Cortland, OH! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Otterbein Cortland in Cortland, OH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Us: Otterbein Cortland is located in Cortland, Ohio, a quiet and welcoming community in Trumbull County known for its small-town atmosphere, friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation at Mosquito Lake State Park and nearby local green spaces.

The area offers a peaceful setting while still being within reach of larger regional hubs in northeastern Ohio.

With a strong commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care, Otterbein Cortland provides a supportive and collaborative environment for members of the therapy team, encouraging professional development, teamwork, and meaningful connections with those they serve.

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, resident-centered care 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 national board certification requirements.

Key Skills

Patient carePlan of care implementationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio 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 Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio397 active8,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment423 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.

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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 Cortland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Median resident rent
$720/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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