Part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday
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Job Description
- Job Location: Kendal at Lexington - Lexington, VA 24450
- Position Type: Part TimeJoin Our Team at Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Kendal at Lexington in Lexington, VA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday
About Us
Kendal at Lexington is a premier continuing care retirement community located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, VA. As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff and provide high-quality care to a diverse group of residents.
With its focus on person-centered care, beautiful campus, and proximity to nearby landmarks such as the Virginia Military Institute and the Natural Bridge State Park, Kendal at Lexington is an ideal workplace for those looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others in a scenic and inspiring environment.
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!
Functional Pathways has provided world-class clinical services for 30 years, offering therapists the opportunity to work with evidence-based programs across the full continuum of care.
Our holistic, patient-centered approach addresses neurological, cardiopulmonary, cognitive, and musculoskeletal needs, incorporating innovative treatments such as aquatic therapy and non-invasive interventions.
Therapists receive training and certification in specialty programs through our CORE4+ and Wellness offerings, with company-paid CEUs through MedBridge available to full-time and part-time team members to support ongoing professional growth.
At Functional Pathways, team members help improve patient outcomes while working in a collaborative, wellness-focused environment.
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
Implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services. Provide patient-centered care to residents within a continuing care retirement community setting.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Must hold an active state license and meet all certification requirements established by state and national boards.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (142 salary observations; 763 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $73k (middle half $68k–$80k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $98k median in Virginia | $97k nationally (+1%)142 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia | 250 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment284 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 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 Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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