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ECU Health Medical Center
Greenville, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist I (NE)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and execution of Occupational Therapy treatments. These services are based on the patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery.

The staff therapist will be responsible for maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines. The staff therapist shall provide patient care following development of a treatment plan completed considering the patient's problems as related to occupational performance.

Minimum Requirements

Current OT (FR) Minimum Position Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and a willingness to participate in continuing education, to remain current in new theories of treatment.

Ability to work with other health care professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts is required.

Must have successfully passed the exam administered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). OT licensure or eligible with State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT).

At least one year of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation type setting is required to be employed in a Flat Rate Occupational Therapist position.

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About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and executing patient treatment plans based on individual developmental and medical needs. They must also maintain accurate patient care documentation and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school and possess a valid North Carolina license or eligibility. A minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting and NBCOT certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentAcute careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina251 active8,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment281 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 31 employers
15
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist-Home Health

$96k-$141k
+ 36 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 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Greenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,460/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Greenville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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