Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$45-55/hour
Job Description
- Occupational Therapist | Up to $55/hour | Statesville, NC | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year
- Hello OTs!
- Join us in making a difference by working with a women-founded and therapist-led company!
Ampersand Therapy is excited to be searching for compassionate Occupational Therapists (OTs) to join a wonderful local school district for the 26-27 School Year! We're currently conducting interviews, and we'd love to connect with dedicated professionals like you. Let's work together to create a positive impact in students' lives!
Position Details
- Full Time - for 2026-2027 School Year
- 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday schedule
What You’ll Do
- Provide evaluations and treatments for schools
- Complete portions of IEPs/documentation
- Collaborate with school Special Education team
What We’re Looking For
- Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
- License by the NC Board of Occupational Therapy
About Ampersand Therapy
Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.
Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.
Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluations and treatments for students within a school setting. They are also responsible for completing IEP documentation and collaborating with the Special Education team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an initial certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy. Additionally, a license from the NC Board of Occupational Therapy is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (135 salary observations; 692 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,384 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Living in Statesville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $292k
- Typical market rent
- $1,747/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.3
- 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 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.