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Carolina Therapy Services
Laurinburg, North Carolina

OTA/Occupational Therapist Assistant-Laurinburg, NC-$3500 Sign on Bonus

Occupational Therapy AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

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

Treatment planningPatient careRehabilitationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationRegulatory compliancePatient monitoring

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistantranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina255 active9,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$4k sign-onNorth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment286 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,243 in the last 30 days1,641 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Carolina Therapy Services

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Laurinburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$774/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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