Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$85k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- 2713 Breezewood Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Loan Payment Assistance Available
- Flexible Schedule | Part-Time & Full-Time Options
Amplify Your Career Journey
Your career journey never ends — and neither does your opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact. At Cole Health, we’re looking for passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapists ready to transform children’s lives while enjoying flexibility, mentorship, and professional development.
Here, your work is purposeful, your schedule is flexible, and your growth 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 the option to grow to full-time
- Compensation options: salaried, hourly, or pay-per-unit
Competitive Compensation
- $70,000 – $85,000 annually depending on experience ($33.65 – $40.87 per hour)
- Flexible pay models to match your career goals
Why Work with Us?
Collaborative & Mentorship-Focused Team
- Cross-discipline collaboration with OT, PT, and Speech Therapy
- Exceptional leadership support and training
- Professional development assistance and annual stipend
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Flexible schedules to prioritize your personal and professional life
- Part-time and full-time options
- Manageable caseloads and structured support
Career Growth & Stability
- Long-term career opportunities with a trusted organization
- Opportunities for leadership development and clinical mentorship
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and 401(k) with company match
Purpose-Driven & Community Impact
- International mission trip opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health support
- Active, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Enjoy Life in Fayetteville
- Trails, lakes, and outdoor recreation
- Close weekend getaways: Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington (~1.5 hrs)
- Asheville (4 hrs), Charleston (3 hrs), Outer Banks (4 hrs)
- Beach trips, hiking, and local events for work-life balance
Who You Are
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Passionate about changing the lives of children
- Growth-minded, adaptable, and eager to collaborate
At Cole Health, you’re joining a team where your role 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 pediatric occupational therapy services to transform children's lives within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Engage in professional development and mentorship to ensure high-quality clinical care and program 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
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 | 6.3 / 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 6.3 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 Fayetteville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $204k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,362/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.0
- 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 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.