OT Assistant

About the role

Carolina Therapy Connection is a therapist-owned, private pediatric outpatient practice with sensory clinic locations in Greenville, Goldsboro, Morehead City, and New Bern, NC. For the past 16 years, CTC has been providing OT, PT, ST, mental wellness/counseling, and educational services to children and adults of all ages and diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, feeding disorders, and developmental/language delays. Clients are served within our newly expanded, state-of-the-art sensory clinics, within the community, and school settings.

Our culture at CTC is faith-based, built around serving others while creating a fun and exciting place to work that will motivate you!

Schedule

Must be able and willing to work 9 AM to 6 PM; options are 5 days a week or 4 days with 1 shorter day. Full-time is defined as 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to pediatric clients with various diagnoses.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Document effectively and efficiently using electronic systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in company events, team-building activities, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, crouch, or sit on and get up from the floor to work closely with children.
• Capability to lift and carry children or therapy equipment weighing up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Efficient mobility, including the ability to walk, run, and move independently.
• Adequate motor skills for activities such as handwriting, crafting, and using therapy tools.
• Stamina to maintain active engagement in a high-energy, child-focused environment throughout the workday.

Professional Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Experience or interest in pediatric therapy, including working with conditions such as autism, sensory processing disorder, and developmental delays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Expectations

• Commitment to providing exceptional care in a faith-based, child-friendly environment.
• Willingness to participate in company events, team-building activities, and ongoing professional development.
• Passion for creating personalized treatment plans and building relationships with children and families.

Benefits

• Strong compensation with weekly and monthly bonuses (salary or per billable hour—based on your preference).
• Flexible schedules and 4-day work weeks with 3-day weekends.
• Simple IRA with retirement matching (no vesting period) for full-time staff.
• Group health, vision, and dental insurance with employer covering 50%.
• Life insurance paid 100% by employer for full-time staff.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to 6 in-person mental wellness/counseling sessions paid 100% by employer for full-time staff.
• All major holidays observed (no weekends or holidays).
• Continuing education compensation and company-sponsored CEU opportunities.
• All electronics/computers and equipment provided.
• Close mentorship and training, including supervision and mentorship programs.
• Annual licensing fees and professional liability costs covered.
• Amazing administrative staff that handles all scheduling and insurance authorizations.
• Fun, social clinic setting with company-sponsored events and monthly cash prizes (team building, potlucks, snack bars, ice cream socials, etc.).
• Opportunity for growth within the company, including leadership/management opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with feeding therapy, sensory integration, or other specialty areas.
• New graduates are welcome and will receive mentorship and guidance.