Pays $78k-$90kOccupational Therapist market median is ~$88k (8 jobs) · Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) for work-life (6.3/10, vs 639 in this specialty)

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Carolina Therapy Services
Lillington, North Carolina

OT/Occupational Therapist-Pediatrics-Lillington, NC

Occupational Therapist Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)No weekendsFull-Time
Posted 59m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time pediatric OT. No weekends. $5K sign-on bonus, loan reimbursement. Lillington, NC.

Join Carolina Therapy Services as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – No Weekends, Sign-On Bonus in Lillington, North Carolina, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $78K - $90K
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
  • Teledoc

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Carolina Therapy Services in Lillington, North Carolina, United States.

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

Pediatric occupational therapyPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical excellenceTreatment planningCommunicationCompassion

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 Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 639 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About Carolina Therapy Services

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Student Loan Reimbursement Program
Flexible Scheduling Options
No Weekends
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
Teledoc
Paid Time Off (PTO)