OTA/Occupational Therapist Assistant-Laurinburg, NC-$3500 Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$65k-$72k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Skilled Nursing – Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN
- Scottish Pines
- Location: Laurinburg, NC
- Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Organization: Carolina Therapy Services
- $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
Join Our Team
Join us at our state-of-the-art facility where strength meets resilience. We provide both inpatient and outpatient therapy services in an inspiring, patient-centered environment—ensuring that every step forward is a step toward recovery.
Become part of a compassionate and collaborative therapy team made up of diverse talents, all dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.
Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role involves executing treatment plans, supporting patient progress, and contributing to a comprehensive rehabilitative plan of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement treatment programs as established by the Occupational Therapist
- Assist patients in achieving individualized therapy goals
- Monitor and document patient progress
- Communicate effectively with the therapy team and interdisciplinary staff
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards
Apply today to be part of a team where compassion, expertise, and purpose come together to create extraordinary results.
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Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants program with an Associate’s Degree approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Licensed or certified by the state in which the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant resides or practices according to state requirements, and has received certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Teledoc
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan Traditional & ROTH (401K)- Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- 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
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina | 255 active | 9,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $4k sign-on | North Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment286 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,243 in the last 30 days | 1,641 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OTA/Occupational Therapist Assistant-Laurinburg, NC-$3500 Sign on Bonus at Carolina Therapy Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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