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Port Royal, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Part Time

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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Job Location: SHC of Port Royal - Port Royal, SC 29935, Occupational Therapist (OTR) – In-House If you’ve worked in SNF therapy under a contract model and felt like the company’s priorities didn’t always match your patients’ needs — this role is intentionally different.

We are an in-house, family-owned therapy organization — not a contract therapy company. Our therapy teams are clinician-led and clinician-supported, so you can focus on what you were trained to do — delivering meaningful, patient-centered care that changes lives.

Why Therapists Choose Sprenger Therapy In-house therapy model — your loyalty is to your residents, not a contract company’s bottom line Therapy time protected — no routine non-therapy tasks pulling you away from patients Clinical judgment respected — autonomy is valued Mentorship available — support that goes beyond orientation Stable, family-oriented culture — leadership is present and accessible Care decisions guided by outcomes and patient needs — not short-term volume Our therapy teams operate differently — and it shows in our retention and culture.

What You’ll Do Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team Provide occupational therapy services focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of life Conduct screenings and identify residents who would benefit from intervention Supervise and collaborate with COTA staff as applicable Initiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with department procedures Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes What We’re Looking For Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for OTR Current OT license or license-eligible Commitment to patient-first, outcomes-driven care Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills New graduates welcome — mentorship provided from day one Pay & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Flexible scheduling Generous 401(k) with company match Continuing education units (CEUs) — available Paid time off and vacation pay Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities within a 12-facility network From Our Therapy Team “I feel supported, trusted, and confident that the work I do here actually matters.

That’s not something I take for granted.” About Sprenger Therapy Sprenger Therapy is the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems — a third-generation, family-owned senior living organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio and South Carolina. This isn’t contract therapy. This is a career. Ready to practice the way you were trained? Apply today.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans. Provide direct therapy services while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and supervising COTA staff.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and a current OT license or eligibility. Candidates must have successfully completed the National Certification Examination for OTR.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationScreeningSupervision

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, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Port Royal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,494/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 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 Sprenger Health Care Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation based on experience
Flexible scheduling
Generous 401(k) with company match
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Paid time off and vacation pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement