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Pickens, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42-$44/hr

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Full-Time
  • $42–$44/hour
  • Pickens, SC

About Us

Manna Post Acute is a beautiful skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Pickens, South Carolina. We're not just awesome on the outside. We offer an exceptional environment for our employees, too. We value the work you do, celebrate your contributions, and strive to create a workplace where team members feel appreciated, respected, and supported every day.

If you're looking for a rewarding therapy career where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay: $42–$44/hr
  • Healthcare, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Advancement opportunities throughout our network
  • Employee appreciation initiatives and events throughout the year
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative therapy team

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions designed to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established goals
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements
  • Participate in care planning meetings, rehabilitation conferences, and discharge planning activities
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals and home programs
  • Conduct in-service education and training for facility staff as needed
  • Ensure compliance with all state practice acts, facility policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Promote resident safety, independence, and quality of life

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
  • Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred
  • Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) and Casamba preferred
  • Strong communication, clinical, and documentation skills
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina in good standing
  • Must maintain all required continuing education requirements
  • Must remain in good standing with the applicable State Board

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 50% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in South Carolina175 active9,036 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 50% no call · 55% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$100k
2
$100k
11
$105k-110k
4
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$92k-$134k
#4

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$92k-$129k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
401(k) with company match
Advancement opportunities
Employee appreciation initiatives

Living in Pickens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Median resident rent
$828/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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