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Cole Health
Lumberton, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

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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 high-quality occupational therapy services to a diverse pediatric caseload to improve children's lives. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment 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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyPatient careTreatment planningDocumentationAdaptabilityCommunication

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 12 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-115k
1
$120k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lumberton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$161k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,147/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off with rollover
You Day
Holiday Pay
401(k) with company match
Professional development assistance
Annual stipend
Employee Assistance Programs / Mental Health support