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Southland Pediatric Therapy
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist – Pediatrics, Myrtle Beach (PT/PRN or W-2)

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$45-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Southland Therapy is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Myrtle Beach area to provide early intervention therapy services for children.

About the Role

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will:

  • Provide play-based occupational therapy for children
  • Work in natural environments (home/daycare)
  • Collaborate with families to support progress beyond sessions
  • Treat a variety of diagnoses including developmental delays, sensory processing, and motor skills
  • Why Therapists Choose Southland Therapy
  • Immediate Caseload Available – Start working right away once credentialed
  • Flexible Schedule – Build a schedule that fits your life
  • W2 or 1099 Options – Choose employment or contract
  • Full Administrative Support – We handle referrals, authorizations, and billing
  • No Waiting on Insurance Payments – Get paid promptly
  • Early Intervention Referral Network – Consistent patient flow

Want to hear it directly? We’ll connect you with current therapists so you can ask anything before joining.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $40–$65 per hour (based on experience & role type)
  • Productivity incentives available depending on caseload
  • CEU reimbursement
  • License & liability insurance reimbursement
  • Workers’ Compensation coverage (W2 + 1099)

For W2 Employees

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Paid time off

Requirements

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • South Carolina license (or ability to obtain)
  • Passion for pediatric therapy / early intervention

Ability to Work Independently and with Families

If you're a Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, support, and a strong referral base, we’d love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

Provide play-based occupational therapy services to children in natural environments like homes or daycares. Collaborate closely with families to support patient progress and address developmental needs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyPlay-based therapyDevelopmental delays treatmentMotor skills developmentPatient assessmentFamily collaborationIndependent work

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$125kPediatrics median $89k (middle half $85k–$113k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in South Carolina21 active679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
5
<$115k
9
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
7
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
32% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southland Pediatric Therapy

Medical Practices
Savannah, GA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
W2 or 1099 Options
CEU Reimbursement
License & Liability Insurance Reimbursement
Workers' Compensation Coverage
401(k) with Company Match (W2)
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance (W2)
Paid Time Off (W2)

Living in Myrtle Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,697/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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