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Tri-County Therapy
Ladson, South Carolina

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)Full-Time

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

Pediatric Occupational TherapyFine Motor SkillsVisual Motor SkillsFeeding TherapyTreatment PlanningSOAP DocumentationPatient EvaluationCaregiver EducationDevelopmental AssessmentMulti-disciplinary Collaboration

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$100k
5
$100k-115k
1
$126k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$106k-$126k
#4

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

$57k-$114k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 669 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ladson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,671/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tri-County Therapy

Medical Practices
Ladson, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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