Occupational Therapist
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Compensation Range: $78K–95,000
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Job Description
State of Location
North Carolina
Position Summary
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (Full-time)
- Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Outpatient
- Location: Kings Mountain, NC - 836 E King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
- We create the opportunity — YOU make the impact.
As an Occupational Therapist at Ivy Rehab, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients regain confidence, restore function, and get back to the activities they love.
From post-surgical recovery and sports injuries to complex upper extremity conditions, you'll work with a diverse patient population while utilizing advanced, evidence-based treatment techniques.
You'll be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented team that values clinical excellence, encourages professional development, and empowers therapists to build lasting relationships with patients throughout their recovery journey.
Compensation
- Compensation Range: $78,000-95,000/year
- Additional Compensation
- This position is also eligible for: bonus/overtime/student loan repayment/relocation assistance
Why Ivy?
- ScribeIQ AI documentation reduces charting time so you can focus on patients
- Clinical Career Ladder with advancement incentives
- Residency and specialty programs (including two partnered with HSS)
- Internal travel program with guaranteed home clinic
- Opportunity to own a clinic through equity partnership
- Teammate Resource Groups supporting wellness, early career development, military, and LGBTQ+ teammates
- Hand Fellowship Program
Benefits (Start Within 30 Days)
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program
- Complimentary therapy services
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually
What We Look For
- License or pending license as an Occupational Therapist in the treating state
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Eagerness to grow & learn
- Interest in pursuing CHT cert when eligible (if not already obtained)
Team Player
The compensation range listed reflects the good-faith estimate of pay that this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location.
This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered. We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population in an outpatient setting. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help patients restore function and regain confidence in their daily activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold or be eligible for an Occupational Therapist license in North Carolina and have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. A strong interest in professional growth and pursuing a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (197 salary observations; 713 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 47% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Ivy Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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