Occupational Therapist - Inpatient (Acute) Rehab

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student Loan repayment

PTO

Full benefits from day 1

CEU support

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an inpatient rehab setting with mentorship, a collaborative team, and a focus on meaningful clinical work. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with structured onboarding and opportunities for growth.

The position involves a mostly neuro caseload (stroke, TBI, post-surgical cases) with about 8 patients per day, plus a comprehensive benefits package and sign-on/relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Licensed (or license-eligible) Occupational Therapist.
• New grads and experienced OTs welcome.
• Interest in inpatient rehab.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to an inpatient rehab caseload.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (OTs, PTs, SLPs).
• Support mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• Complete documentation and progress notes for each patient.

Education

Licensed or license-eligible Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist | Inpatient Rehab | $5K Sign-On

Position Highlights

• Full-time salaried position at a leading Inpatient Rehab hospital
• Open to new grads and experienced OTs, with true mentorship built in
• Collaborative team of 12 OTs, PTs, and SLPs
• Mostly neuro caseload: Stroke, TBI, post-surgical, and medically complex
• About 8 patients/day
• $5,000 sign-on bonus + $7,500 relocation assistance
• $3,000/year Student Loan repayment program
• 4.5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year
• Full benefits start on day 1: medical and dental insurance, 401k retirement match
• Continuing Education (CEU) support and a clear path to specialty or leadership

About the Role

We're working with a leading inpatient rehab hospital hiring a full-time OT for their team. It's a strong fit for a new grad or experienced therapist who wants real mentorship, low productivity pressure, and a meaningful clinical environment. You'll see a diverse, steady caseload from multiple referral sources, with structured onboarding, weekly check-ins, and access to seasoned clinicians. The culture is interdisciplinary and close-knit, and there's a path into clinical specialties or leadership over time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensed (or license-eligible) Occupational Therapist
• New grads and experienced OTs welcome
• Interest in inpatient rehab
• Strong communicator and collaborator looking for a long-term home