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Aiken, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $130,000

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Location: 830 Laurens Street, Aiken, 29801
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually
  • Company: PruittHealth - Aiken

Join PruittHealth as a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and help patients regain independence, improve daily living skills, and maximize their quality of life.

As a leading provider of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while creating a supportive environment where our professionals can thrive.

This role offers competitive compensation up to $130,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence.

Why Join PruittHealth?

  • Advanced Pay Option
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Paid Orientation & Training Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Develop treatment plans that enhance independence and functional performance.
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
  • Address cognitive, physical, and sensory limitations impacting daily function.
  • Document patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on functional strategies for success.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
  • NBCOT certification preferred.
  • Experience in rehabilitation, SNF, home health, or post-acute care preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the applicable credentialing organization.

Ready to advance your career? Apply today and start your journey with PruittHealth.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EvaluationAdaptive Equipment RecommendationEnvironmental ModificationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 39% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $88k–$109k)177 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in South Carolina182 active9,038 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 39% no call · 46% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment206 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,162 in the last 30 days1,579 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 14 employers
7
<$95k
9
$95k-115k
1
$131k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist-Home Health

Sentara Health · Gloucester, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

SPED Teacher - ECE Occupational Therapist

$62k-$131k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pruitt Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Norcross, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Advanced Pay Option
Annual Merit Increases
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Paid Orientation & Training Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Aiken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,327/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.