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FYZICAL Kids
Durham, North Carolina

OTR Occupational Therapist Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Medical Stipend
  • Competitive Compensation
  • All holidays off
  • Travel stipend
  • CEU reimbursement
  • License Reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Wellness Resources

Our well-known and highly sought-after pediatric occupational therapy practice in Durham, North Carolina was just voted BEST IN NC! We are growing and are ready to hire our next therapist. We serve a substantial region encompassing Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, and select portions of western Wake County.

Our incredible team is highly skilled and passionate about our work (just check out our google reviews!!). As a valued member of this team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound and enduring impact on the lives of children and their families.

This position requires working with pediatric early intervention clients and their families.

Expectations

  • Maintain a regular and consistent work schedule to ensure optimal client outcomes
  • Evaluate patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans
  • Provide hands-on therapy in our clinic, as well as in homes and other natural environments
  • Educate clients and their families on proper therapeutic techniques and carryover of home programs
  • Monitor and document client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, as appropriate, to ensure comprehensive care
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in occupational therapy techniques for treating pediatric conditions

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Work alongside your highly passionate colleagues to optimize client outcomes, collaborate, and enjoy being part of our high-energy team!

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapist is preferred, but newer practitioners and/or clinicians who are newer to this setting are also welcome to apply!

Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in documentation, including justification of therapeutic need, medical necessity, efficient coding, and client results.

Familiarity with therapeutic treatment techniques for SPD, ASD, common developmental diagnoses, and feeding is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited OT program
  • Valid NC licensure as an occupational therapist (or in the process of obtaining NC licensure)
  • Current background check through DCDEE (or willing to obtain prior to beginning work)
  • CPR certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
  • Benefits (note that some benefits apply to full-time employees only):
  • Flexible scheduling allowing for work/life balance
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
  • Benefits, including a medical plan or stipend
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Holidays off
  • Continuing education opportunities for professional development

If you are a skilled OT with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week, depending on position accepted

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Retirement plan
  • Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will evaluate patient needs, develop treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapy in clinics and home settings. They are also responsible for documenting progress, educating families, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationSensory processing disorder (SPD)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)Feeding therapyCollaborationMedical codingClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OTR Occupational Therapist Pediatrics at FYZICAL Kids a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 633 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 38 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

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

  • On-site

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
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 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Stipend
Competitive Compensation
All holidays off
Travel stipend
CEU reimbursement
License Reimbursement
401(k)
401(k) matching