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Beaufort, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $130,000

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Location: Beaufort, NC
  • Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, PRN available
  • Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually
  • Company: PruittHealth
  • Up to $10,000 Stay and Earn Sign on Bonus

Join PruittHealth as a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and help patients regain independence, improve daily living skills, and maximize their quality of life.

As a leading provider of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while creating a supportive environment where our professionals can thrive.

This role offers competitive compensation up to $130,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence.

Why Join PruittHealth?

  • Advanced Pay Option
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Paid Orientation & Training Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Develop treatment plans that enhance independence and functional performance.
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
  • Address cognitive, physical, and sensory limitations impacting daily function.
  • Document patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on functional strategies for success.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
  • NBCOT certification preferred.
  • Experience in rehabilitation, SNF, home health, or post-acute care preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the applicable credentialing organization.

Ready to advance your career? Apply today and start your journey with PruittHealth.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningAdaptive Equipment RecommendationEnvironmental ModificationCognitive AssessmentPhysical TherapySensory IntegrationDocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationCaregiver Training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (134 salary observations; 721 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,563 salary observations; 25,028 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

9
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,511 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Beaufort

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,000/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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

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About Pruitt Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 Stay and Earn Sign on Bonus
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Advanced Pay Option
Annual Merit Increases
Paid Orientation & Training Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Career Growth Opportunities