Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$29-$33/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Wesley Willows - Rockford, IL 61103-1524Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $29.00 - $33.00 HourlyFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us
Wesley Willows is a senior living community in Rockford, IL, that has been serving seniors since 1966. Located on a beautiful campus, Wesley Willows offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.
With a focus on wellness, connection, and compassionate care, the community provides residents with opportunities to stay active, engaged, and comfortable while having peace of mind as their needs change.
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 senior living community.
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
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (258 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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 Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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