Pediatric Occupational Therapist Jobs & OT Careers in Eastern North Carolina

Make a difference in the little moments. Grow in what you love. Have a life outside of work.

At Carolina Therapy Connection (CTC), we believe helping children participate more fully in their daily lives is some of the most meaningful work there is. And we believe the therapists providing that care deserve to feel just as supported and encouraged as the families they serve.

Founded and owned by an occupational therapist, Carolina Therapy Connection understands what it means to build a career in therapy, and how important it is to have the resources, flexibility, and support to truly enjoy your work.

With clinics in Greenville, New Bern, Morehead City, and Goldsboro, North Carolina, we offer pediatric occupational therapy careers where creativity, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance are part of our commitment to our team.

Whether you’re a new graduate starting your OT career or an experienced occupational therapist looking for a change, we’d love to help you find your place at CTC!

An Occupational Therapy Career That Supports Your Life, Not Just Your Caseload

You became an occupational therapist to help people live meaningful lives. You deserve that same opportunity for yourself.

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we’re intentional about creating opportunities for flexibility, professional support, and long-term career satisfaction.

What Work-Life Balance Looks Like at CTC

Full-Time Benefits Beginning at 32 Hours: Eligible employees can qualify for full-time benefits without working a traditional 40-hour week.
Flexible Scheduling: Opportunities to develop schedules that support your personal and professional priorities.
Four-Day Workweek Options: Depending on position and clinic needs, condensed schedules may be available.
No Routine Nights or Weekends: Many of our OT positions follow daytime weekday schedules, giving you time for family, rest, and personal interests.
10-Month Employment Opportunities: Options in eligible positions for additional time away during the year.
Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Positions: Employment opportunities designed to accommodate different stages of life.
Paid Time Off and Holidays: Because time to rest, recharge, and spend with the people you love matters.
AI-Supported Documentation: Technology designed to streamline evaluations, daily notes, and other clinical documentation.
Administrative Support: Dedicated teams help with scheduling, insurance authorizations, billing, and other workflows.

We recognize that work-life balance looks different for everyone, and those needs can change throughout your career.

Our goal is to provide an environment where you can do meaningful work, continue growing professionally, and still have the time and energy to enjoy your life outside the clinic.

Schedules, benefits, and employment opportunities vary by position, location, and eligibility.

Built by an Occupational Therapist. Designed to Support Therapists.

One of the things that makes Carolina Therapy Connection unique is that our company was founded by an occupational therapist.

We also understand the challenges that come with working in healthcare, from documentation demands to balancing productivity expectations with quality patient care.

That’s why we’re committed to continually investing in the resources, professional development, and operational support our clinicians need to succeed.

We want our OTs to feel encouraged to bring their ideas to the table, try creative approaches, pursue their interests, and make meaningful connections with the children and families they serve.

We believe occupational therapists should have the opportunity to practice the kind of OT that made them fall in love with the profession in the first place.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy That Is Creative, Playful & Purposeful

Our occupational therapists support children with a wide variety of developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs.

Depending on clinical interests, training, and patient needs, our team may work in areas such as:

Sensory Processing & Regulation: Helping children develop strategies to participate more comfortably and successfully in daily routines.
Fine Motor & Visual Motor Development: Supporting grasp, coordination, handwriting readiness, school-related skills, and functional hand use.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Developing independence with dressing, grooming, toileting, self-care, and everyday routines.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy: Supporting feeding participation, mealtime skills, food exploration, and related functional challenges within the clinician’s training and scope.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Differences: Providing individualized, strengths-based therapy that supports participation, independence, and family priorities.
Early Intervention: Supporting infants and young children as they develop foundational motor, sensory, play, and self-care skills.
Executive Functioning & Self-Regulation: Helping children develop strategies for attention, organization, transitions, and participation in daily activities.
School Readiness & Handwriting: Supporting the fine motor, visual motor, and functional skills children need for learning and classroom participation.
Upper Extremity Function & Coordination: Improving strength, range of motion, coordination, and functional use of the arms and hands.
Caregiver Education & Home Programs: Partnering with families to help children use their developing

Ready to Build a Occupation Therapist Career You Love?

You deserve a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
while still having time and space to care for yourself.

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we’re committed to helping occupational therapists feel supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow. Whether you’re an experienced clinician looking for a fresh opportunity or an associate-level therapist beginning your professional journey, we’d love to get to know you!

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