Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Hermitage Richmond Direct Bill - Richmond, VA 23227Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Hermitage Richmond in Richmond, VA for a Full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Monday - Friday schedule Hermitage Richmond, located in the heart of Richmond, VA, is a vibrant senior living community nestled near the picturesque Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and just a short drive from the lively Scott’s Addition neighborhood, known for its breweries, restaurants, and entertainment options.
As a member of our therapy team, you'll enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment within a beautifully landscaped campus that offers a blend of modern amenities and historic charm.
Working at Hermitage Richmond means being part of a community that values holistic care and personal growth, making it an ideal place for professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives 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!
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: COTA/L shall implement the plan of care as established by the OTR/L and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.
Qualifications Must have an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by the state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Key Responsibilities
The COTA/L is responsible for implementing the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They must provide professional and competent quality care to residents within a senior living community.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. An active state license and meeting all national board certification requirements are mandatory.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (164 salary observations; 636 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,664 salary observations; 25,616 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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