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Hickory, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist / Acute PT,OT,ST Therapies / PRN / Days

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Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations.

Evaluates patients referred for occupational therapy for deficits in self-care and activities of daily living. Plans and Implements treatment. Coordinates Care with family and other care providers. Responsible for the routine operational activities of the service.

Education and Credentials

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Current NC license. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Master’s degree. Registered as an Occupational Therapist.

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

One-year previous experience.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

Comprehensive, Accessible Healthcare Services in the Catawba Valley

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

  • Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
  • American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

High Level of Technical Care from Medical Experts

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital.

No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates patients for deficits in self-care and activities of daily living while planning and implementing therapeutic treatments. Coordinates care with families and other healthcare providers to ensure effective patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a current North Carolina license. Candidates must possess or obtain BCLS certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationAcute CareClinical Documentation

Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

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 Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 38 employers

11
<$100k
7
$100k-105k
13
$105k-115k
9
$115k-140k
10
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Home Health Physical TherapistContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 71 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,531/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
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 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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