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Lowcountry Therapy Center
Port Royal, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Lowcountry Therapy is a family-oriented outpatient pediatric clinic with locations in both Bluffton and Port Royal, SC. We provide services in both of our Bluffton and Port Royal clinics customized for sensory and play.

We also provide services in the community including both in-home and private pre-schools and daycares. Our diverse caseload offers an excellent opportunity for a variety of treatment approaches. Our friendly, dedicated and supportive staff creates a positive, flexible and team-based work environment.

We accept entry-level therapists and the pay range is based on experience and productivity.

Requirements

An average day for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist:

Conducting Initial Evaluation including a comprehensive evaluation of documentation, formal occupational therapy tests, and other relevant tests to be able to establish a plan of care

Completing and individualized Plan of Care which defines treatment rendered, frequency of treatment and measurable short- and long-term goals

Implements treatment and interventions to help children with disabilities participate fully in schools and social situations and/or recovering from injury to regain skills.

Consultation provides consultation and educational and other advisory services to the patient, family members and caregivers. To hearing impaired individuals, screening of hearing, limited to pass/fail determination and screening of other skills for the purpose of occupational therapy evaluations.

Re-evaluation- constantly reevaluates the patient to determine the efficacy of the care and adjusts the plan accordingly by modifying the treatment and adjusting the goals

Documentation- Maintains all patient documentation including initial evaluation, plan of care, daily progress notes and discharge notes

We have:

  • A dedication to providing the highest quality therapy, designed to serve each child's potential
  • A passion for empowering the participation of family and caregivers in the therapy process
  • A commitment to empowering children to participate in life's activities
  • A commitment to support the growth of our professional team through clinical excellence and continued education
  • A year-long mentorship program for new graduates
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork- including weekly team meetings and team-building events
  • A passion for community involvement

What We Are Looking For

  • A passion for pediatrics and outstanding patient care skills
  • Knowledge and abilities to provide high-quality therapy
  • Excellent communication and personal relationship skills
  • A passion for working in teams and independently
  • A high standard of quality and attention to detail
  • Impeccable organization and time management skills
  • The drive to take initiative and own your tasks from start to finish
  • Excellent knowledge of Google Drive and experience with an iPad
  • A willingness to travel locally

Education & Licensure Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • National accrediting agency as applicable (NBCOT, AOTA)
  • State license

CPR Certification Preferred

Lowcountry Therapy provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive pediatric evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to help children regain skills or participate in daily activities. They are also responsible for implementing interventions, providing family education, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningIntervention implementationIPad proficiencyCollaboration

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 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $98k (middle half $88k–$109k)193 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in South Carolina198 active10,007 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment198 active listings, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend+3.3% 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) at Lowcountry Therapy Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 30 employers
6
<$95k
14
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational TherapistContract

AvaMed Workforce · Galt, California

$80/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Providence · Torrance, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$85/eval, $75/visit
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Benefits & Perks

Year-long mentorship program for new graduates
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Team-building events
Community involvement

Living in Port Royal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Median resident rent
$1,726/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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