Occupational Therapist-FT 10k Sign on Bonus

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $45/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The hourly rate for this position starts at $45.00 per hour. **Actual salary may fall outside of the posted salary range as it is dependent on skills and experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is be offered for this position. Please see a member of Human Resources for the program details.

Occupational Therapist- Full Time

*No travel * Flexible Schedule * Great team work

We help residents recover with dignity while receiving compassionate care, personal attention and professional services.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide Occupational Therapy services that are individualized to the patient, including screening, assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation
  • Supervise and direct OTA in the implementation and progress of the patient treatment plan
  • Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate
  • Complete documentation timely for billing and payroll

Required Skills and Qualifications

*Active Occupational Therapist license in Florida

  • Previous SNF therapy experience

Why You Will Love Working at Freedom Pointe

*Daily Pay

*Charter School

*Benefits for FT and PT employees

EEOC

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status: Please note that Freedom Pointe conducts background checks via the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). Please visit their website at info.flclearinghouse.com for more information on background screening requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized occupational therapy services including screening, assessment, and treatment planning. Supervise occupational therapy assistants and maintain timely documentation for billing and payroll purposes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in Florida. Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Program implementationSupervisionPatient communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (243 salary observations; 1,486 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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).

Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 64% 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. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 13 employers

8
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k
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$80k-$130k
#4

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

$67k-$110k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Life Care Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Daily Pay
Charter School
Benefits for FT and PT employees
$10,000 sign-on bonus