Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$63K - $91K
- Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings
- Pay stated — only 49% of Pediatrics listings do
- Pediatrics listings up 29% vs the prior 30 days
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Job Description
Join Tri-County Therapy (TCT) a leading pediatric therapy company serving children from birth to 18 years old across South Carolina. Our mission is to provide high-quality therapy services while building a diverse, empowered, and innovative team.
We use a multi-disciplinary approach (OT, SLP, PT) with an incredibly collaborative team to provide services in clinics, homes, schools, and community settings.
With clinics in Charleston, Ladson, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, and Anderson, TCT has built a reputation for excellence in pediatric therapy. Our team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, growth-focused environment. We believe in empowering our therapists with training, resources, and a collaborative culture to achieve the best outcomes for the children and families we serve.
We Are Growing and Currently Hiring For
Full-Time Clinic OT treating in our Ladson, SC clinic
Independent Contractor OT serving preschools and daycares in James Island and Johns Island community (5-10 hours/week)
Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities
Evaluate assessment and test results and medical background information to diagnose and create individualized treatment plans for fine motor, sensory regulation, visual motor/perceptual, feeding, daily living skills, and other related disorders.
Identify patients who could benefit from adaptive equipment or sensory regulation equipment and support family to obtain medically necessary equipment
Accept a variety of patients to treat various diagnoses, including more specific treatment/strategy techniques (deficits/delays related to sensory regulation, sensory-based feeding, executive functioning, emotional regulation, infants, etc..) and can treat with minimal oversight from leadership
Record therapy notes (SOAP), patient observations, evaluation reports, care plans (POCs), and discharge of clients
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective carryover of strategies and techniques.
Develop individualized occupational therapy exercise programs and home programs for families to implement, to maximize functional outcomes
Ensure regular communication with parents or caregivers and educate/instruct patients and family members in strategies to facilitate progress.
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements
- A current State of South Carolina professional license (SC LLR).
- Graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
- Sensory & Feeding experience are a plus!
- Knowledge and understanding of children’s developmental stages from ages 0-18 to properly analyze the growth, movement (motor), cognitive, and maturation process/transition between skill levels.
- Previous pediatric experience is required through employment or clinical rotation.
Occupational Therapist Compensation & Pay Structure
Base Salary includes therapy sessions and administrative time (documentation, caregiver communication, etc.) for full-time W2 positions.
- Bonus Commission for increased productivity
- Independent contractors and part-time employees are paid per visit
Occupational Therapist Benefits
- Health & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Continuing Education Programs
- Professional CEU Scholarship Opportunities
- Short Term-Disability Insurance Options
- Life & Vision Insurance Options
- Covered Professional Liability Insurance iPad and Therapy Equipment
Why Join TCT?
We’re passionate about professional development, team collaboration, and client success. Our integrated leadership model provides you with:
A Direct Manager for Operational Support
A Lead Occupational Therapist for clinical guidance, training, and documentation review https://tricountytherapy.com/services/occupational-therapy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tricounty_therapy https://www.instagram.com/tri_countytherapy/
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and create individualized treatment plans to address fine motor, sensory, and daily living skill deficits. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and educate families on strategies to facilitate patient progress.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and a current South Carolina professional license. Previous pediatric experience is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) at Tri-County Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 669 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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