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Tri-County Therapy
South Carolina

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Level 1

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K - $94K

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Posted 3mo ago

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 Currently Hiring For

Full-Time Mixed Community + Clinic based OT in Anderson, SC (office, homes, preschools, early intervention)

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 for full time OT/R 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

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Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and create individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients focusing on fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills. Responsibilities include recording SOAP notes, developing home programs, and collaborating with families to maximize functional outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a current South Carolina professional license and a bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. Previous pediatric experience through employment or clinical rotations is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Fine Motor SkillsVisual Motor Perceptual SkillsFeeding TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCaregiver Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Level 1 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 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 665 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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