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Lifespan Incorporated
Burlington, North Carolina · Hybrid

Occupational Therapy Supervisor - PT

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$40/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: ELC Burlington - Burlington, NC
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $38.00 - $40.00Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Professional Services

Be the Occupational Therapist you have always aspired to be! At sunrise, a different kind of adventure begins. One where every step helps illuminate the abilities of children and adults with disabilities.

Here, our hero doesn’t seek glory, but the possibility of opening doors to education, empowering meaningful employment, and creating joyful moments of enrichment.

With compassion as your compass and integrity as your guide, you will help others live, work, and play fully in their communities today and throughout their lifetime.

Alongside a team united by purpose, you will discover that true impact isn’t measured in miles traveled, but in lives brightened, independence gained, and potential revealed. If you’re ready to help others shine and grow with them along the way, your adventure starts here.

By joining LIFESPAN Services as an Occupational Therapy Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to profoundly impact the lives and development of the infants and children at our Early Learning centers.

Imagine yourself empowering others by providing specialized, compassionate and personalized care that will allow these children to experience a level of independence and quality of life that wouldn’t be possible without these crucial services.

This position is perfect for someone looking for a work-life balance in a fulfilling career. In this part time hybrid position, your main focus will be completing evaluations for new children, updating personalized care plans as needed, and updating evaluations annually. You will oversee a team of 2- 3 OTAs, reviewing and signing off on notes as needed.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program (including all fieldwork requirements) Successfully passed the Occupational Therapy National Certification Examination and be licensed by the States Board of Medicine Current NBCOT license Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required Minimum 1 year pediatric experience preferred A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and automobile insurance are required for this position.

Pass NCDEE criminal record and healthcare registry check LIFESPAN is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN is an equal opportunity employer

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Supervisor will conduct evaluations for new children and maintain personalized care plans. Additionally, the role involves overseeing a team of 2-3 Occupational Therapy Assistants and reviewing their clinical notes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current NBCOT license. A minimum of one year of pediatric experience is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal record check.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric CareCare PlanningTeam SupervisionEvaluationClinical DocumentationPatient AssessmentRehabilitation

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 ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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 score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$79k–$83kOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $86k–$96k)14 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~$86k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina238 active9,042 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 5% remote · 48% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,268 in the last 30 days1,702 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), 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 Therapy Supervisor - PT at Lifespan Incorporated a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
22%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote