OT/Occupational Therapist-Morehead City, NC
Listed compensation
$78k-$90k
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Crystal Bluffs -Morehead City, NC
- Full Time- Part Time - PRN | Skilled Nursing Setting
- Come Join Our Team!
Carolina Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in Morehead City. This PRN position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services to individuals requiring restoration of physical and/or mental functioning. This role focuses on promoting independence in self-care and daily living activities while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The OT may also provide supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and therapy aides as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans
- Assist patients in improving functional abilities and daily life skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards
- Provide guidance and supervision to COTAs and therapy aides when applicable
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current state licensure in North Carolina (or eligible to obtain)
- Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Strong clinical and communication skills with a patient-centered approach
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Telemedicine with First Stop Health
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth 401(k)) with Company Matching
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
- Surgical & Major Imaging Discount Card
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 ~$91k (162 salary observations; 783 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,405 salary observations; 28,087 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina vs national | $91k median in North Carolina | $97k nationally (−6%)162 state / 5,405 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina | 245 active | 8,946 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment274 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,122 in the last 30 days | 1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Carolina Therapy Services
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Morehead City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $416k≈ 5.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,858/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.