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Pruitt Health
Aiken, South Carolina

Full Time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $130,000

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Location: Aiken, SC
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Company: PruittHealth - Aiken

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.

Licensure, Certification, and Educational Requirements

  • 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.

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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.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current state license. Experience in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or home health settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningADL AssessmentEnvironmental ModificationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers

10
<$125k
6
$125k-150k
0
$150k-175k
4
$175k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)Contract

Cole Health · Silver Spring, Maryland

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$65-$85/hr
+ 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 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Aiken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pruitt Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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