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Lowcountry Therapy Center
Bluffton, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Lowcountry Therapy is a family-oriented outpatient pediatric clinic with locations in both Bluffton and Port Royal, SC. We provide services in both of our Bluffton and Port Royal clinics customized for sensory and play.

We also provide services in the community including both in-home and private pre-schools and daycares. Our diverse caseload offers an excellent opportunity for a variety of treatment approaches. Our friendly, dedicated and supportive staff creates a positive, flexible and team-based work environment.

We accept entry-level therapists and the pay range is based on experience and productivity.

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 with a 2-year commitment

Requirements

An average day for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist:

Conducting Initial Evaluation including a comprehensive evaluation of documentation, formal occupational therapy tests, and other relevant tests to be able to establish a plan of care

Completing and individualized Plan of Care which defines treatment rendered, frequency of treatment and measurable short- and long-term goals

Implements treatment and interventions to help children with disabilities participate fully in schools and social situations and/or recovering from injury to regain skills.

Consultation provides consultation and educational and other advisory services to the patient, family members and caregivers. To hearing impaired individuals, screening of hearing, limited to pass/fail determination and screening of other skills for the purpose of occupational therapy evaluations.

Re-evaluation- constantly reevaluates the patient to determine the efficacy of the care and adjusts the plan accordingly by modifying the treatment and adjusting the goals

Documentation- Maintains all patient documentation including initial evaluation, plan of care, daily progress notes and discharge notes

We Have

  • A dedication to providing the highest quality therapy, designed to serve each child's potential
  • A passion for empowering the participation of family and caregivers in the therapy process
  • A commitment to empowering children to participate in life's activities
  • A commitment to support the growth of our professional team through clinical excellence and continued education
  • A year-long mentorship program for new graduates
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork- including weekly team meetings and team-building events
  • A passion for community involvement

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus structure
  • Flexible schedules including paid time off
  • NCNS bank to help with last minute cancelations
  • Health, dental, vision plans and short-term disability
  • We match 4% with our 401(k) plan
  • We pay for state licensure renewal and credentialing fees
  • We offer CEU's via Summit LMS
  • We offer a 12-week intensive mentorship program
  • We close the week between Christmas & New Years to allow our team to spend with their families

What We Are Looking For

  • A passion for pediatrics and outstanding patient care skills
  • Knowledge and abilities to provide high-quality therapy
  • Excellent communication and personal relationship skills
  • A passion for working in teams and independently
  • A high standard of quality and attention to detail
  • Impeccable organization and time management skills
  • The drive to take initiative and own your tasks from start to finish
  • Excellent knowledge of Google Drive and experience with an iPad
  • A willingness to travel locally

Education & Licensure Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • National accrediting agency as applicable (NBCOT, AOTA)
  • State license

CPR Certification Preferred

Lowcountry Therapy provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care for pediatric patients. Implement therapeutic interventions and maintain detailed patient documentation to help children regain skills and participate in social activities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationPlan Of Care DevelopmentIntervention ImplementationFamily ConsultationiPad ProficiencyCommunication Skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South 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, 12% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% 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 Lowcountry Therapy Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 34 employers

14
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#2

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$82.50 per hour
#3

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#4

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$130k-$160k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Bluffton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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

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About Lowcountry Therapy Center

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 sign-on bonus
Quarterly bonus structure
Flexible schedules
Paid time off
NCNS bank
Health, dental, vision plans
Short-term disability
4% 401(k) match