Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant- Laurinburg, NC
Listed compensation
$55k-$72k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Outpatient Pediatric Clinic – Laurinburg, NC
Full-Time COTA / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carolina Therapy Services is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Laurinburg outpatient pediatric clinic.
What We Offer
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Flexible Schedule – Option to work a 4-day week (Fridays off)
- No Weekends
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Career Advancement Opportunities? About the Clinic:
Located just 30 minutes south of the Southern Pines area, our Laurinburg clinic features a tight-knit, collaborative team of speech and occupational therapists. Our clinicians provide care across multiple settings, including:
- Outpatient clinic
- Daycares
- Local schools
You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric caseload while being supported by an experienced and team-oriented staff.? Interested in joining our team?
Call 910-892-0027 or email your resume to? recruit@carolinatherapy.net? To view all open positions, visit:
Explore Careers at Carolina Therapy Services
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 (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
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to a diverse pediatric caseload across outpatient clinics, daycares, and schools. Collaborate with a team of speech and occupational therapists to deliver high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant- Laurinburg, NC at Carolina Therapy Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
- No weekends
Living in Laurinburg
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $155k
- Median resident rent
- $774/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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