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Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Carolina Pediatric Therapy

Pediatric Integrated Care Team

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

You've built strong clinical skills. Now build a career that grows with them.

At Carolina Pediatric Therapy, we're looking for experienced outpatient pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistants who want more than a full schedule and endless documentation. We are building an exceptional pediatric Occupational Therapy program and are seeking therapists who want to help shape its future.

If you're passionate about evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring the next generation of clinicians, and continuing to grow professionally, we'd love to meet you.

Why Experienced Therapists Choose Carolina Pediatric Therapy

Many clinicians reach a point where they want more influence, more support, and more purpose in their work.

Here, you'll find:

  • Protected daily planning time built into your schedule
  • Dedicated weekly professional development and case consultation
  • Documentation systems and AI-supported tools designed to eliminate after-hours work
  • Opportunities to mentor graduate students and early-career clinicians
  • Collaboration with Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Psychologists, and other Behavioral Health providers
  • Flexible practice opportunities across clinic, school, and telehealth settings
  • A structured career advancement pathway that rewards clinical excellence and leadership

The Opportunity

As an Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistants, you'll provide evidence-based and -informed assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and families within a collaborative pediatric care model.

This role is ideal for clinicians who want to:

  • Deepen expertise in evidence-based treatments
  • Help build and improve pediatric occupational therapy services
  • Influence clinical programming and best practices
  • Mentor future therapists and partner with Universities to supervise student clinicians
  • Work in a culture that values both high-quality care and clinician wellbeing

What Success Looks Like

Our most successful therapists are:

  • Strong clinicians who value evidence-based practice
  • Collaborative team members who enjoy interdisciplinary care
  • Lifelong learners committed to professional growth
  • Leaders who want to contribute beyond direct client care
  • Advocates for children and families

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • 4+ years of clinical experience
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families
  • Training in evidence-based interventions
  • Bilingual skills are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Three weeks of PTO starting in year one
  • Up to 10 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Optional dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • 401(k)

Join a Team That Invests in Your Growth

At Carolina Pediatric Therapy, we believe exceptional care starts with supporting exceptional clinicians. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a lasting impact, we'd love to connect.

Carolina Pediatric Therapy
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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