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Functional Pathways
Winchester, Tennessee

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Elk River of Winchester - Winchester, TN 37398Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Elk River of Winchester in Winchester, TN! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Elk River of Winchester in Winchester, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Us

Elk River in Winchester, TN, serves as an idyllic backdrop for a fulfilling career as a member of our therapy team. Surrounded by lush greenery in the picturesque landscape of Middle Tennessee, the workplace is in proximity to notable landmarks such as Tims Ford State Park and historic downtown Winchester.

Team members can take advantage of recreational opportunities like boating and hiking, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

The community's warm hospitality and the therapeutic potential of the natural surroundings make Elk River an inviting and rewarding location for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being of others.

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 care to residents 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 relevant certification requirements.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical DocumentationTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Ota Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Eleutheria · Tacoma, Washington

$35-$45/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

$85k
#4

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

$34-$36.05/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Winchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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