Shape Recoveries and Rebuild Lives as a Licensed Occupational Therapist in the Queen City

Overview

Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist who finds deep fulfillment in helping people reclaim the moments that matter most? If you're the kind of clinician who sees a patient's progress as the greatest reward this profession has to offer, and you're ready to plant roots somewhere that matches your ambition with its own — Charlotte, North Carolina is calling your name.

We're actively recruiting a full-time, licensed OTR/L to become part of a therapy team that leads with purpose, operates with integrity, and genuinely believes in the power of great rehabilitation. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a motivated newer graduate ready to grow, this is a role built for someone who refuses to settle for ordinary.

Job Description

• Design Individualized Care Plans: Evaluate each patient's unique functional challenges and craft tailored treatment strategies aimed at restoring independence and improving daily quality of life
• Deliver Evidence-Based Interventions: Apply clinically proven techniques to improve patients' motor function, cognitive performance, and engagement in everyday activities
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner daily with physical therapists, speech therapists, physicians, and nursing staff to deliver well-rounded, whole-person care
• Educate and Empower: Teach patients and their support networks practical techniques that extend therapeutic progress beyond the clinic walls and into real life
• Track Outcomes and Adapt: Maintain detailed clinical documentation, monitor patient milestones, and refine treatment approaches to ensure continued forward momentum

Education

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Advanced certifications and continuing education are actively encouraged and supported

Certifications

• Valid, active Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) licensure required
• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification in good standing

Skills

• Genuine compassion for people navigating some of the most challenging chapters of their lives
• Strong communicator who connects easily with patients, families, and fellow clinicians
• Creative problem-solver who adapts approaches thoughtfully to meet each patient where they are
• Equally comfortable leading independently and contributing within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Full-time position with scheduling flexibility to support work-life balance
• Mentorship-rich culture that champions professional development at every career stage
• Access to modern facilities, industry-leading documentation tools, and cutting-edge therapeutic equipment
• Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives and clinical innovation projects
• A team environment where every contribution is seen, valued, and celebrated

What You'll Be Doing

Day to day, this role goes far beyond completing sessions and filling charts. You'll be in the thick of it — working alongside stroke survivors relearning how to button a shirt, guiding post-surgical patients back to the activities they love, and celebrating the small victories that signal something much larger is taking hold. Every patient who walks through the door carries a story, and your job is to help them write the next chapter with confidence and capability.

You'll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team that takes rehabilitation seriously, communicates openly, and keeps the patient at the absolute center of every decision. From initial evaluation to discharge planning, you'll be a consistent, trusted presence in each individual's recovery journey — and that presence matters more than most people realize.

Why You'll Love the Team — and the City That Grounds You

There's a culture here worth talking about. This is a team that invests in each other — not just clinically, but personally. You'll find colleagues who share knowledge freely, celebrate milestones together, and show up for one another when the days get heavy. It's the kind of environment where your growth is treated as a shared priority, not an afterthought.

And then there's Charlotte — a city that has quietly become one of the most exciting places to live in the entire Southeast. Known as the Queen City, Charlotte has evolved from a financial hub into a full-bodied, thriving metropolis that somehow still feels like home. The skyline glitters, but the neighborhoods breathe — tree-lined streets, weekend farmers markets, rooftop patios, and a food scene that draws from every corner of the world.

Spend a Saturday morning at Freedom Park watching herons glide over the pond, then catch an afternoon at one of the city's acclaimed breweries or art galleries in NoDa, Charlotte's beloved arts district. The Blue Ridge Mountains are just a short drive west for those craving elevation and open trails, while the Atlantic coast beaches sit comfortably within reach to the east. Charlotte gives you the energy of a growing city and the ease of a place that still knows how to slow down when it counts.

The people here are warm, the cost of living remains surprisingly accessible for a city of this stature, and the professional community is thriving — making it an ideal place to both advance your career and build a life you're genuinely proud of.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who treats occupational therapy as more than a title — someone for whom this work is a genuine extension of who they are. If you get fired up watching a patient regain the ability to prepare their own meal, reach for something on a high shelf, or return to a hobby that defined them before injury or illness, then you're already thinking the way our team thinks.

We welcome experienced OTR/Ls ready for their next great chapter and newly certified clinicians hungry to build their foundation under the guidance of a strong, supportive team. What matters most is that you bring heart to your craft, curiosity to your practice, and a genuine desire to make each patient's experience better than they expected.

Let's Do Something That Matters — Together

This isn't just another opening to fill. It's an invitation to join a team that believes rehabilitation done right can change the entire trajectory of someone's life. You'll do that work here, in a city that's growing into something remarkable, surrounded by colleagues who will push you, support you, and celebrate every win alongside you.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and plant yourself somewhere that rewards both your ambition and your humanity — let's connect. We'd love to hear your story.