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Therapy World
Statesville, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K–$125K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

Therapy World LLC is looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Statesville, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives by helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. If you're driven by purpose and committed to exceptional care, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and functional abilities to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve patients' daily living and work skills
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams including physicians, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists

Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and adaptive strategies for home and community settings

  • Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
  • NBCOT certification (OTR) required or in process
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and care teams
  • Experience in a clinical, outpatient, or rehabilitation setting preferred
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

About Us

Therapy World LLC is a trusted provider of rehabilitation and therapy services in the Statesville, NC area, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our clients love us for our personalized approach and commitment to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence. Our team members thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where professional growth and making a difference go hand in hand.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTreatment PlanningEvidence-based PracticeAdaptive Equipment TrainingInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (167 salary observations; 872 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k 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 jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$125kOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $86k–$99k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$92k median in North Carolina$97k nationally (−5%)167 state / 5,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$119k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina237 active8,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 35% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Therapy Worldsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at THERAPY WORLD a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 11 employers
3
<$95k
1
$97k
11
$100k-110k
1
$134k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Statesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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