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Durham, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join The Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE as a Occupational Therapist in Durham, NC. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
  • A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
  • A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) with discretionary contribution
  • Paid Time Off + Personal Days
  • Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
  • Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
  • Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.
  • Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable to practice in the state
  • A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
  • A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive occupational therapy assessment on all participants upon enrollment and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team on a Plan of Care for each participant.
  • Conducts an in-person re-assessment minimally every six (6) months or as needed.
  • Provides evaluation/treatment on acute, restorative and maintenance levels to participants.
  • Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.

About Us

Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities.

As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Situated in Durham, this location blends Southern charm with a growing, innovative community.

With access to green spaces, a lively downtown, and part of the renowned Research Triangle alongside Raleigh and Chapel Hill, the area offers a dynamic and well-rounded lifestyle.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct initial and periodic comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for participants to develop and coordinate individual plans of care. Provide acute, restorative, and maintenance level treatments while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure 24-hour care delivery.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum with a valid state license and a driver's license. A minimum of one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Plan Of Care CoordinationAcute CareRestorative CareMaintenance CareInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationElderly CarePatient EvaluationTreatment Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (197 salary observations; 713 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Volunteers of America holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 5 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Volunteers of America a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 38 employers

24
<$115k
6
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#2

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$130k-$160k
#3

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$68-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) with discretionary contribution
Paid Time Off + Personal Days
Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness incentives (up to $350)
Early wage access
Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities