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Loveland, Ohio

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Otterbein Loveland - Loveland, OH 45140Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Otterbein Loveland SeniorLife Community in Loveland, OH! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Otterbein Loveland SeniorLife Community in Loveland, OH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Offering a $7,500 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Otterbein Loveland SeniorLife is located in the charming town of Loveland, OH. The facility is surrounded by parks and nature preserves, making it an ideal location for individuals who enjoy spending time outdoors.

Otterbein Loveland SeniorLife also offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an attractive option for those looking for a fulfilling career in the field of therapy.

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. #URG1

Key Responsibilities

Implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician to deliver high-quality care. Work within a dynamic therapy team to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and active state licensure. Candidates must meet all national board certification requirements and pass required screenings.

Key Skills

Patient CarePlan of Care ImplementationWritten CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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 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 — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 31 employers

15
<$110k
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$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
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$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Loveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$348k
Typical market rent
$1,753/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

$7,500 sign-on bonus
Supportive work environment
Professional growth opportunities