Pays $36.5-$44.5/hr — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$69k (13 jobs)
Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Pediatric COTA role in Pineville, NC. Flexible schedule, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO. Salary $75,920-$92,560.
Join THERAPY WORLD LLC as a Pediatric COTA – Flexible Schedule in Pineville, North Carolina.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $36.50 - $44.50/hour.
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join THERAPY WORLD LLC as a Pediatric COTA – Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans for pediatric patients under the supervision of a licensed OT. Collaborate with families and school personnel while providing hands-on interventions to support child development.
Requirements
Requires active COTA licensure in North Carolina and South Carolina along with NBCOT certification. Experience working with pediatric populations in clinical or school settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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