Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Tri-County Therapy (TCT) a leading pediatric therapy company serving children from birth to 18 years old across South Carolina. Our mission is to provide high-quality therapy services while building a diverse, empowered, and innovative team.

We use a multi-disciplinary approach (OT, SLP, PT) with an incredibly collaborative team to provide services in clinics, homes, schools, and community settings.

With clinics in Charleston, Ladson, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, and Anderson, TCT has built a reputation for excellence in pediatric therapy. Our team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, growth-focused environment. We believe in empowering our therapists with training, resources, and a collaborative culture to achieve the best outcomes for the children and families we serve.

We are growing and currently interviewing for:

• Full-Time Clinic OT treating in our Ladson, SC clinic starting October or November 2026 (COTAs may apply)
  
• Full-Time Mixed OT treating in our Ladson, SC clinic and community (homes, preschools, early intervention) starting October 2026 
  
• Independent Contractor Clinic OT treating in our Ladson, SC clinic (afternoons only)
  
• Independent Contractor Clinic OT treating in our Mount Pleasant, SC clinic (afternoons only)

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate assessment and test results and medical background information to diagnose and create individualized treatment plans for fine motor, sensory regulation, visual motor/perceptual, feeding, daily living skills, and other related disorders.

• Identify patients who could benefit from adaptive equipment or sensory regulation equipment and support family to obtain medically necessary equipment
• Accept a variety of patients to treat various diagnoses, including more specific treatment/strategy techniques (deficits/delays related to sensory regulation, sensory-based feeding, executive functioning, emotional regulation, infants, etc..) and can treat with minimal oversight from leadership

• Record therapy notes (SOAP), patient observations, evaluation reports, care plans (POCs), and discharge of clients
• Instruct clients in techniques for more effective carryover of strategies and techniques.

• Develop individualized occupational therapy exercise programs and home programs for families to implement, to maximize functional outcomes

• Ensure regular communication with parents or caregivers and educate/instruct patients and family members in strategies to facilitate progress.

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements:

• A current State of South Carolina professional license (SC LLR).
• Graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.

• Sensory & Feeding experience are a plus!
• Knowledge and understanding of children’s developmental stages from ages 0-18 to properly analyze the growth, movement (motor), cognitive, and maturation process/transition between skill levels.
• Previous pediatric experience is required through employment or clinical rotation.

Occupational Therapist Compensation & Pay Structure:

• Base Salary includes therapy sessions and administrative time (documentation, caregiver communication, etc.) for full-time W2 positions.
• Bonus Commission for increased productivity 
• Independent contractors and part-time employees are paid per visit

Occupational Therapist Benefits:

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Programs

Professional CEU Scholarship Opportunities

Short Term-Disability Insurance Options

Life & Vision Insurance Options

Covered Professional Liability Insurance

iPad and Therapy Equipment

Why Join TCT?

We’re passionate about professional development, team collaboration, and client success. Our integrated leadership model provides you with:

• A direct manager for operational support
• A Lead Occupational Therapist for clinical guidance, training, and documentation review

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