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Cole Health
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

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Job Description

  • 2713 Breezewood Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Loan Payment Assistance Available
  • Flexible Schedule | Part-Time & Full-Time Options

Amplify Your Career Journey

Your career journey never ends — and neither does your opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact. At Cole Health, we’re looking for passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapists ready to transform children’s lives while enjoying flexibility, mentorship, and professional development.

Here, your work is purposeful, your schedule is flexible, and your growth is fully supported.

Flexible Scheduling Options

  • Start as early as 7:00 AM and finish by 6:00 PM
  • Traditional 5-day schedule, four 10-hour days, or customized schedule
  • Part-time opportunities available with the option to grow to full-time
  • Compensation options: salaried, hourly, or pay-per-unit

Competitive Compensation

  • $70,000 – $85,000 annually depending on experience ($33.65 – $40.87 per hour)
  • Flexible pay models to match your career goals

Why Work with Us?

Collaborative & Mentorship-Focused Team

  • Cross-discipline collaboration with OT, PT, and Speech Therapy
  • Exceptional leadership support and training
  • Professional development assistance and annual stipend

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible schedules to prioritize your personal and professional life
  • Part-time and full-time options
  • Manageable caseloads and structured support

Career Growth & Stability

  • Long-term career opportunities with a trusted organization
  • Opportunities for leadership development and clinical mentorship
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and 401(k) with company match

Purpose-Driven & Community Impact

  • International mission trip opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health support
  • Active, inclusive, and supportive team culture

Enjoy Life in Fayetteville

  • Trails, lakes, and outdoor recreation
  • Close weekend getaways: Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington (~1.5 hrs)
  • Asheville (4 hrs), Charleston (3 hrs), Outer Banks (4 hrs)
  • Beach trips, hiking, and local events for work-life balance

Who You Are

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Passionate about changing the lives of children
  • Growth-minded, adaptable, and eager to collaborate

At Cole Health, you’re joining a team where your role today can grow into mentorship, leadership, or program development tomorrow.

Take the Next Step

Apply today and connect with our Director of Talent Development — a tenured Occupational Therapist — to discover why clinicians love building their careers at Cole Health.

Flexible. Purposeful. Collaborative. Rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

Provide pediatric occupational therapy services to children to help them improve their quality of life. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physical and speech therapists to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina. Pediatric experience is preferred, along with a growth-minded and collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyTreatment planningAdaptabilityCommunication

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 12 employers

10
<$105k
9
$105k-115k
1
$120k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$80k-$130k
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,367/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC 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 Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
401(k) with company match
Professional development assistance
Annual stipend
Employee Assistance Programs
Mental Health support