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Bluffton, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist OT - Full-Time

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Full Time Occupational Therapist (OT) - NHC HealthCare Bluffton

We are a in-house rehab team that prioritizes quality care.

Why NHC Bluffton?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC Bluffton, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Benefits

  • Excellent compensation
  • Earned Time Off
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Continuing Education
  • Stock options
  • Uniforms

NHC HealthCare Bluffton is a post-acute and long term care facility in need of an Occupational Therapist to complete this multidisciplinary team. The OTR for this position would be responsible for evaluating and treating a diverse patient population and supervising the COTA.

At NHC HealthCare Bluffton you will find great teamwork, good communication, & wonderful people!

Qualifications

  • Must be flexible, a team player, reliable, and have a positive attitude
  • Must be a graduate of AOTA accredited BS, MS, or OTD level course in Occupational Therapy
  • Must have South Carolina Occupational Therapist (OT) license
  • Prior SNF experience a plus
  • We offer the NHC Geriatric Certification Pathways Program for Occupational Therapists is designed to help OTs achieve board certification in gerontology, supported by NHC and TFGE. The program covers costs for registration, exams, study materials, a three-day study group (in-person or online), and up to 28 hours of mentoring from an experienced OT. Your mentor will help you complete a proficiency checklist verifying expert-level practice. Along with other assignments you will need to complete an NHC sponsored geriatric exercise prescription course. The program requires a two-year commitment starting at the exam date or repay $4,000 for program costs if the commitment isn’t fulfilled. Participants are expected to take the Board Certification in Gerontology exam by June 30, 2027. Certified OTs are also expected to create CEU or approved training content for other therapists seeking to become clinical experts. While challenging, regular study and dedication will prepare you for success as a recognized expert in geriatric occupational therapy.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity.

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply. nhccare.com/locations/bluffton/

EOE

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating a diverse patient population within a long-term care facility. They are also tasked with supervising the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPatient treatmentSupervisionGeriatric careClinical documentationRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist OT - Full-Time at Adams Place a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,317 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs

15
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
4
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6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Bluffton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Adams Place

Hospitals and Health Care
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Earned Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with company contribution
Continuing Education
Stock options
Uniforms