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NEXT Therapy Solutions
Fort Pierce, Florida

Clinic Director/Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

NEXT Occupational Therapists impact lives daily by caring for people suffering from general, upper extremity, and neurologic conditions that adversely impact their ability to perform activities of daily living. As a NEXT Occupational Therapist, you are part of a team who works together to provide solutions for our patients through creative, compassionate care

Successful Team Members

Bring their A-Game: Showcasing a desire to connect with people through a positive, approachable attitude

Are Creative: Demonstrating flexibility and creativity in care delivery and therapy plans that produce Results for our Patients

Deliver Outcomes: Ensuring that each patient leaves feeling happy, healthy and Empowered to function at their best in their daily activities

Are Committed: To being a resource to our patients and key stakeholders with a goal of helping as many people as possible every day.

Requirements

  • MUST HAVES
  • Be Outgoing, Personable and Confident
  • Exceptional Communication Skills and Coachability
  • Self Directed and Comfortable working Independently
  • Working knowledge of Medicare documentation and billing/coding practices
  • Graduate of an ACOTA Accredited occupational therapy program
  • A minimum of 2 years professional experience; Modaility Certification preferred
  • State Licensure
  • Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association

NEXT Therapy Solutions is a therapy services provider with locations in Florida and Kentucky. We are a solutions oriented company with the stated Mission of Empowering People to Achieve Results. Currently our services empower people who reside in Independent, Assisted and Memory care communities. Our passion is around empowering people to be active and engaged in their community so that they can enjoy and experience life to the fullest.

Key Responsibilities

Provide creative and compassionate occupational therapy to patients with general, upper extremity, and neurologic conditions. Collaborate with a team to deliver outcomes that empower patients to function at their best in daily activities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Neurologic RehabilitationUpper Extremity TherapyPatient CareTherapy PlanningClinical Leadership

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (237 salary observations; 1,451 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,513 salary observations; 24,946 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 33 employers

20
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Pierce

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k
Typical market rent
$1,980/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Port St. Lucie, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NEXT Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11-50 employees