Full-time Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$114k | Occupational 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 power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia | 252 active | 9,162 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 14% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,007 in the last 30 days | 1,825 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 |
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