Occupational Therapist - , Asheville, NC
How this pay compares
This posting states $38–$56 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $48.95 an hour, the middle half $47–$52.50, across 60 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $44.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
North Carolina is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a North Carolina license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a North Carolina license, apply to the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement ($110, by its own page): what North Carolina asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What North Carolina requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
- All applicants, including those licensed in another state, complete the board's online application with two certificates of moral character, NBCOT verification of the passed certification exam, verifications from other states and the board's jurisprudence exam (21 NCAC 38 .0201).
- Staying active: Licenses renew every year by June 30 with 15 continuing competence points, including one point of ethics.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in North Carolina · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role that blends purpose, passion, and growth?
At Hopebridge, we’re a clinician-founded and mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering progressive and compassionate care to children with diverse needs. We’re proud to offer a supportive environment where collaboration and continued learning are part of our everyday culture.
What we offer
- Total Compensation: $38–$56/hour (hourly base is tiered based on your experience and competencies)
- Bi-weekly Clinician-Designed Bonus: Earned through client engagement and caseload
- Generous PTO: 29 days total (20 vacation, 7 holidays, 2 for professional development)
- Robust Benefits Package: Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental, 401(k) with match, and disability coverages
- Ethical Caseloads: Balanced to support quality care and clinician well-being
- No Non-Compete Agreements: So your growth stays in your hands
Perks that support your growth
- Free CEU Opportunities: We’re an AOTA-approved provider!
- $500 Annual Professional Development Stipend: Use it for CEUs and conference admissions
- Ongoing Learning: Monthly “TED Talk”-style sessions, Grand Rounds, and peer-to-peer mentorship
From Hopebridge's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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