Pays $41-$44/hr — $15k below the Occupational Therapist market median of ~$106k (360 jobs)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Full-time occupational therapy. Student loan repayment and 401(k) match. Sumter, SC.
Join Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place as a Occupational Therapist – Student Loan Repayment in Sumter, South Carolina, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $44/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Weekly pay
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after first month
- Competitive 401(k) match
- Personalized orientation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place in Sumter, South Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and educate patients on daily living activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current, valid state OT license or registration. A current CPR certification is also preferred for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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