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Functional Pathways
Middletown, Ohio

PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Otterbein Middletown - Middletown, OH 45005Position Type: PRNJoin Our Team at Otterbein Middletown SeniorLife Community in Middletown, OH! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Otterbein Middletown SeniorLife Community in Middletown, OH, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Otterbein Middletown SeniorLife is a senior living community located in Middletown, OH. It is conveniently located near the Ohio State Route 122 and is just a short drive from the Atrium Medical Center.

As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork, communication, and resident-centered care. With a focus on promoting health and wellness for seniors, this is a great place to work for anyone interested in geriatric rehabilitation.

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 Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They are responsible for delivering high-quality, resident-centered care within a 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

Patient careOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

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).

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 PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Middletown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,317/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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

Supportive family environment
Ethical care
Innovation
Values and customer service focus