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Washington, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist I

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$105k

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Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and execution of Occupational Therapy treatments. These services are based on the patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery.

The staff therapist will be responsible for maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines. The staff therapist shall provide patient care following development of a treatment plan completed considering the patient's problems as related to occupational performance.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Less than three years of licensure.

Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and a willingness to participate in continuing education, to remain current in new theories of treatment. Ability to work with other health care professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts is required.

  • OT licensure with State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) is required by start date.
  • Clinical Ladder Pay Range
  • $72259.20 - $105328.08
  • Other Information
  • ECU Health
  • About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center – a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services.

ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women’s birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing patients and executing treatment plans based on individual medical needs and recovery goals. They must also maintain accurate patient care documentation in accordance with established guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a valid North Carolina Occupational Therapy license. The role requires less than three years of experience and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Recovery

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (201 salary observations; 729 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Listed pay$72k–$105kOccupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $84k–$95k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
North Carolina vs national$92k median in North Carolina$97k nationally (−5%)201 state / 6,684 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina729 active25,690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 41% no call · 61% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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%
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,130/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.