Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant- Murphy, NC
Listed compensation
$55k-$72k
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Outpatient Pediatric Clinic – Murphy, NC
Full-Time COTA / Occupational Therapy Assistant
Carolina Therapy Services is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Murphy outpatient pediatric clinic.
What We Offer
- Flexible Schedule – Option to work a 4-day week (Fridays off)
- No Weekends
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Career Advancement Opportunities
You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric caseload while being supported by an experienced and team-oriented staff.? Interested in joining our team?
Call 910-892-0027 or email your resume to? recruit@carolinatherapy.net? To view all open positions, visit:
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Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants program with an Associate’s Degree approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Licensed or certified by the state in which the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant resides or practices according to state requirements, and has received certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Teledoc
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (401K)-Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
- Surgical & Major Imaging Discount Card
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to a diverse pediatric caseload within an outpatient clinic setting. Collaborate with an experienced, team-oriented staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k 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 | 5.7 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in North Carolina | 26 active | 714 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | North Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment282 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,226 in the last 30 days | 762 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top OTA Jobs
4 matches · ranked by payCert Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA
Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California
OTA/Occupational Therapist Assistant-Laurinburg, NC-$3500 Sign on Bonus
Carolina Therapy Services · Laurinburg, North Carolina
Occupational Therapist Assistant | COTA
$30-$33/hrCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant
$18-$30/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Carolina Therapy Services
Benefits & Perks
31 more from Carolina Therapy Services
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- Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant- Rockingham, NC · Laurinburg, North Carolina
Living in Murphy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $328k≈ 6.0× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $422/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 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.