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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$40-$50/hour

Job Description

Job Title:

Full-time | LaBelle, FL | FL OT License

About the Role

Provide meaningful, individualized occupational therapy services for students - helping them build the functional, academic, sensory, and life skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

As a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will design and implement treatment plans, conduct evaluations, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and guide therapy services across educational settings.

This role blends clinical expertise with collaboration, creativity, and a strong commitment to student growth and outcomes.

Why Join Us

  • Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
  • 401(k) match, & more
  • CEU reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with students’ IEPs and clinical needs

  • Provide direct OT services to students across school-based settings
  • Collaborate with special education teams, teachers, and related service providers to support student goals and accommodations
  • Develop, update, and monitor IEP goals, including participation in annual and triennial reviews
  • Complete data collection, progress monitoring, and clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Recommend adaptive strategies, environmental modifications, and assistive equipment as needed
  • Provide consultation, training, and guidance to school staff and COTAs when applicable
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations related to occupational therapy services

What We're Looking For

Required

Current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in Florida(or eligibility to obtain)

Preferred

Experience in school-based or pediatric settings supporting children with learning, developmental, sensory, or social-emotional needs

  • Strong understanding of IEP development, special education processes, and intervention planning
  • Experience with sensory integration, fine motor development, and adaptive strategies
  • Excellent organizational, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work in a mission-driven, student-centered environment

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to support students' academic and functional goals. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide direct services and ensure compliance with educational regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Florida Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or be eligible to obtain one. Experience in school-based or pediatric settings and knowledge of IEP development are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPediatric therapySpecial education support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (254 salary observations; 1,552 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 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)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$104kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $99k–$146k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)254 state / 6,856 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida630 active9,436 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 5% offer loan repayment661 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48% this job
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 23 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 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

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Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) match
CEU reimbursement
Ongoing professional development opportunities

Living in LaBelle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,965/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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