Occupational Therapist | Eastern, North Carolina

Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Eastern, North Carolina

Position Highlights:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts with occasional weekend work (approximately 12 weekend days annually). Flexible scheduling to meet personal and departmental needs.
• Desirable Practice Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation team at Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center serving primarily older adults recovering from orthopedic, neurological, and medical events.
• Ideal Work Environment: Part of UNC Nash, a nonprofit hospital affiliate of UNC Health Care, with access to modern private patient rooms, advanced rehabilitation equipment, and EPIC EMR.
• Culture & Support: Team-oriented and mission-driven environment with strong collaboration between nurses, therapists, and support staff focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for clinical advancement through professional certification, participation in quality, safety, and service initiatives, and potential leadership roles.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly pay based on experience and professional certification level (Clinical Levels I–IV). Eligible for overtime pay. The OT salary range is $36.50-$48.33
• Sign-On Bonus: Available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life & AD&D insurance, optional short- and long-term disability, FSAs, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Professional Advancement Incentive Program with bonuses up to 3% of salary, Organizational Incentive Plan with potential annual bonuses, and merit increases based on performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure: Must hold or be eligible for North Carolina PT license.
• Skillset: Strong evaluation and intervention skills with adolescent and adult populations in an outpatient setting.
• Experience: All experience levels welcome; tiered pay based on years of experience.
• Sponsorship: Not available at this time

About the Community

• Top-Ranked Location: Located in a scenic region of Eastern North Carolina with easy access to outdoor recreation, metro amenities, and coastal escapes.
• Community Type: Mid-sized city with small-town charm, known for its affordability and friendly culture.
• Lifestyle & Affordability: Enjoy a relaxed pace of life with a low cost of living, family-friendly atmosphere, and thriving local arts and food scene.
• Education: Great public and private school options plus regional access to universities and community colleges.
• Easy Travel: Driving distance to Raleigh-Durham, Greenville, and the NC coastline.

Job Reference #: OT 25393