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Functional Pathways
Richmond, Virginia

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5mo ago

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

Patient CarePlan of Care Implementation

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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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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