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.