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Functional Pathways
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC 27517Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, The Cedars of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, for a full-time Occupational Therapist.

About Us

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is a nationally recognized Life Plan Community committed to helping older adults thrive through exceptional services, wellness-focused living, and personalized care.

Located in the heart of Chapel Hill's Meadowmont neighborhood, residents enjoy a walkable campus with easy access to UNC Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, local boutiques, restaurants, and scenic greenways.

Working at The Cedars provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services in a resident-centered environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Team members become part of a close-knit community dedicated to enriching lives while enjoying all that Chapel Hill has to offer, from its renowned healthcare and academic excellence to its vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise individualized plans of care. They will work under the supervision of a physician to ensure high-quality, resident-centered therapy services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningPatient EvaluationDischarge PlanningCare Plan DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (184 salary observations; 884 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 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)). 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
North Carolina vs national$92k median in North Carolina$97k nationally (−5%)184 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina240 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 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 Full-time Occupational Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 28 employers
12
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

$54-$71/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chapel Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k
Typical market rent
$1,723/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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