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Nocatee, Florida

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, Nocatee Clinic, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

*Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus*

Wolfson Children's Hospital Rehab Services is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Outpatient Rehab Team. This is a Full-Time position located at Wolfson Children's Nocatee outpatient rehab clinic.

The Occupational Therapist will support the Wolfson Children's Hospital Rehab team by working with patients under the age of 18 with a varied caseload. This position requires a candidate with previous experience working with children and previous neuro, ortho and outpatient patient experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and treats patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses.
  • Extensive patient/family education.
  • Works with multidisciplinary team care.

Experience Requirements

Pediatric Occupational Therapy in the outpatient setting is strongly preferred

Education & Credential Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist from FL Department of Health Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

At Wolfson Children's Hospital, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.

When you join Wolfson, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Wolfson provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.

If you are interested in this Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at Wolfson Children's Nocatee Outpatient Rehab Clinic, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse info.flclearinghouse.com

Primary Location

HealthPlace at Nocatee

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses. They will also provide extensive patient and family education while working within a multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Florida Department of Health license. Previous experience in pediatric outpatient settings, including neuro and ortho care, is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationPatient treatmentMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $98k (middle half $85k–$109k)433 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida22 active682 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 32 employers
14
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Nocatee

Median resident rent
$3,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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