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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Clayton, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist (Pediatric)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Make a Difference Every Day

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will help patients improve their independence, mobility, and ability to perform daily activities. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and educate patients and families on exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies to support recovery and wellness.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate patients and develop personalized treatment plans with functional goals.
  • Provide occupational therapy treatments, patient education, and exercise programs.
  • Recommend and fit adaptive equipment and orthotic devices as needed.
  • Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
  • Provide age-specific care and support patients across the rehabilitation continuum.

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist with strong clinical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Join a dedicated team committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of function and independence.
  • 104 MedSpring location in Clayton and RMP, 23 Sunnybrook in Raleigh

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Occupational Therapist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Required - Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred. PEDIATRIC OT preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to improve independence and mobility. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to monitor progress and educate families on recovery strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Two years of clinical experience is preferred, with a specific preference for pediatric occupational therapy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningAdaptive Equipment FittingOrthotic Device FittingClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 37 employers

22
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$96k-$141k
#3

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$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,815/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
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 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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