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Functional Pathways
Asheville, North Carolina

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Givens Estate - Asheville, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Givens Estates in Asheville, NC! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Givens Estates in Asheville, NC, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Schedule

Monday-Friday About Us: Givens Estates is a premier senior living community nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.

The community is located near the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway and the Biltmore Estate, offering residents and staff access to breathtaking natural beauty and cultural attractions.

Joining the therapy team at Givens Estates provides an opportunity to work in a serene and welcoming environment while making a positive impact on the lives of residents through personalized care and innovative therapeutic approaches.

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 plans of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They are responsible for delivering high-quality therapeutic care to residents within the 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 national board certification requirements.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationPlan Of Care Implementation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (195 salary observations; 709 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina 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 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% 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 Asheville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Asheville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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