Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC 27517Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, The Cedars of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us
The Cedars of Chapel Hill is a nationally recognized Life Plan Community committed to helping older adults thrive through exceptional services, wellness-focused living, and personalized care.
Located in the heart of Chapel Hill's Meadowmont neighborhood, residents enjoy a walkable campus with easy access to UNC Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, local boutiques, restaurants, and scenic greenways.
Working at The Cedars provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services in a resident-centered environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Team members become part of a close-knit community dedicated to enriching lives while enjoying all that Chapel Hill has to offer, from its renowned healthcare and academic excellence to its vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.
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 the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They are responsible for delivering high-quality therapy services in a resident-centered environment.
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 certification requirements established by state and national boards.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (184 salary observations; 884 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 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).
| 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 $64k (middle half $63k–$69k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $92k median in North Carolina | $97k nationally (−5%)184 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina | 240 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment270 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 Full-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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