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Functional Pathways
Lexington, Virginia

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Kendal at Lexington - Lexington, VA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $40.00 - $55.00Hourly

Join Our Team at Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.

About Us

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.

Qualifications

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. **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. #HP1

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing discharge plans for residents under physician supervision. They will provide high-quality, person-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary therapy team.

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

Patient screeningEvaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionOrganizational skillsWritten communicationNeurological careCardiopulmonary careCognitive careMusculoskeletal care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (134 salary observations; 697 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,088 salary observations; 28,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $112k (middle half $101k–$182k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$98k median in Virginia$97k nationally (+1%)134 state / 5,088 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia252 active9,162 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 14% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,007 in the last 30 days1,825 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.4% 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
2
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Sign-on bonus
19%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · Virginia Beach, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Inpatient Rehab

$80k-$130k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,120 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-Paid CEUs through MedBridge (full-time and part-time)
Training and Certification in Specialty Programs (CORE4+ and Wellness)

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Median resident rent
$1,081/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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