Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Listed compensation
$75k-$105k
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Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist in Fort Walton Beach, FL who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.
Why Join PT Solutions?
PT Solutions works together with HCA Florida to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!
At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.
As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.
- What You Will Get
- In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
- Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
- Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
- Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
- Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, and ortho
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
- Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees
- Your Responsibilities as an Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist
- Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
- Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members
Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)
Qualifications & Pay Range
Qualifications
- Graduate of a NPTE approved physical therapy program
- Registered with NBCOT
- Current or pending state licensure
- Basic Life Support certification
Compensation
Pay Range: $75,000 - $105,000/year (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
- Hospital Address
- 996 Airport Rd, Destin, Florida 32541
- Company Overview
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.
This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based inpatient occupational therapy to help patients regain their prior level of functioning or transition to the next level of care. Develop timely, individualized treatment plans and build positive working relationships with patients, families, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and case management staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation at PT Solutions Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,050 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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