Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Occupational Therapy Assistant – Flexible Schedule in United States. Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opportunity at our outstanding Long Term Care facility at The Colonnades in Charlottesville, Virginia. Don't miss your chance to use your passions to help changes lives!
Key Responsibilities
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- Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e.
Requirements
- Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
- Certification: Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Licensure: Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Experience: Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $34 - $38/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Occupational Therapy Assistant – Flexible Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Healthpro Heritage a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Healthpro Heritage is open to occupational therapist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Healthpro Heritage lists compensation for this occupational therapist position at $34k to $38k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($34k–$38k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Treatment Implementation, Progress Monitoring, Documentation, Collaboration, Patient Education, Therapeutic Activities. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will assist in implementing individualized therapy plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, focusing on improving daily living skills for patients. Responsibilities also include tracking and documenting patient progress and collaborating with inte...
Benefits package: Competitive Benefits Package, Flexible Schedule, Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy occupational therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (5)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position shows strong burnout protection across lifestyle and workplace culture factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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