Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$85k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
- 210 Liberty Hill Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
- Sign-On Bonus and/or Loan Payment Assistance Available
- Flexible Schedule | Part-Time & Full-Time Options
Make a Meaningful Impact While Growing Your Career
This opportunity isn’t too good to be true — it’s real. At Cole Health, we’re seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OTR & COTA) who want to transform children’s lives while enjoying flexibility, mentorship, and professional growth.
Here, your work is purposeful, your schedule is flexible, and your professional development is fully supported.
Flexible Scheduling Options
- Start as early as 7:00 AM and finish by 6:00 PM
- Traditional 5-day schedule, four 10-hour days, or customized schedule
- Part-time opportunities available with option to grow to full-time
- Compensation options: hourly or pay-per-visit
Competitive Compensation
- OTR: $70,000 – $85,000 annually depending on experience ($33.65 – $40.87 per hour)
- COTA: Pay-per-visit model ($10/unit)
- Flexible pay models to match your career goals
Why Work with Us?
Collaborative & Mentorship-Focused Team
- On-site Collaboration with multiple disciplines
- Exceptional leadership support and training
- Professional development assistance and annual stipend
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Flexible schedules to prioritize personal and professional life
- Manageable productivity requirements
- Diverse pediatric caseload to expand your clinical expertise
Career Growth & Stability
- Long-term career opportunities with a trusted organization
- Paid Time Off with rollover, You Day, and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with company match
Purpose-Driven & Community-Focused
- International mission trip opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programs / Mental Health support
- Active DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee
Enjoy Life in Lumberton
- Trails, lakes, and outdoor recreation
- Close weekend getaways: Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington (~1.5 hrs)
- Asheville (4 hrs), Charleston (3 hrs), Outer Banks (4 hrs)
- Beaches, hiking, and local events for work-life balance
Who You Are
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Passionate about improving children’s lives
- Growth-minded, adaptable, and eager to collaborate
At Cole Health, the role you start with today can grow into mentorship, leadership, or program development tomorrow.
Take the Next Step
Apply today and connect with our Director of Talent Development — a tenured Occupational Therapist — to discover why clinicians love building their careers at Cole Health.
Flexible. Purposeful. Collaborative. Rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to a diverse pediatric caseload to improve children's lives. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and professional growth.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in North Carolina. Pediatric experience is preferred, along with a growth-minded and collaborative attitude.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (183 salary observations; 805 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,189 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| North Carolina vs national | $92k median in North Carolina | $97k nationally (−6%)183 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina | 250 active | 9,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 43% no call · 64% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment279 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer 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 9,189 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lumberton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $160k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $866/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.