OT/Occupational Therapist-Murphy, NC-$5k Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$75k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
- Location: Murphy, NC- Murphy Rehab & Nursing
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) – Carolina Therapy Services
- Join Our Team in the Beautiful North Carolina Mountains!
- Carolina Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at our modern, state-of-the-art facility in Murphy, NC.
- Our facility provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including:
- Inpatient short-term rehabilitation
- Long-term care services
Outpatient Therapy
We are passionate about delivering individualized, innovative treatment plans that empower our patients to achieve greater independence and live abundant lives.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires
- Flexible scheduling options (FT, PT, PRN)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for licensure in NC)
- Strong clinical skills and a patient-centered approach
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care
- Team-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills
Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Apply today to become part of Carolina Therapy Services!
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Requirements
Certificate or degree from an accredited occupational therapy school. Preferably two years of clinical experience (if applicable). Licensed by the state in which the Occupational Therapist resides or practices, if state requires, 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)
- 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
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized, innovative treatment plans to patients in a skilled nursing facility setting. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient services.
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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$90k | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $77k–$101k)354 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k 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 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 34% no call · 54% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k 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 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Carolina Therapy Services
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Murphy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $328k≈ 4.4× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $422/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 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.