OT/Occupational Therapist-Pediatrics-Lillington, NC
Listed compensation
$78k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (FT OT – Pediatric Setting)
- Location: Lillington, NC
- Company: Carolina Therapy Services
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Employees
Carolina Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our pediatric clinic in Lillington, NC. Our clinic is built on a collaborative, supportive culture where speech and occupational therapists work closely together to provide high-quality care to children across a variety of settings.
Our therapists serve patients in the clinic, local daycares, and school environments, allowing for a well-rounded and engaging treatment experience.
What We Offer
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Employees
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- No Weekends
- Opportunities for Career Advancement and Professional Growth
- Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
Why Join Us?
At Carolina Therapy Services, you’ll be part of a tight-knit interdisciplinary team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. We value collaboration, clinical excellence, and creating a positive workplace culture where our therapists can thrive.
For more information, please call 910-892-0027 or email your resume to recruit@carolinatherapy.net
To view all available positions, please visit: carolinatherapy.net.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Teledoc
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (401K)-Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
- Surgical & Major Imaging Discount Card
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality pediatric care across clinic, daycare, and school settings. They will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support the development and well-being of children.
Requirements
The candidate must be a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist. The role is suitable for entry-level professionals with 0-1 year of experience.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OT/Occupational Therapist-Pediatrics-Lillington, NC at Carolina Therapy Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 698 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 46 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 698 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in North Carolina | 25 active | 684 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 61% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on · loan repayment | North Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment282 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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- No weekends
About Carolina Therapy Services
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Lillington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $280k≈ 3.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,663/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.0
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.