Occupational Therapi
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Job Description
About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.
We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.
Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
*Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus*
Baptist Medical Center hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care Rehab Team at our Baptist Beaches campus, located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
This is a Part-Time position which will provide coverage for at least 24 shift hours shifts per week and participate in a weekend coverage rotation.
The Occupational Therapist will support the Rehab Team by working with a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting. Caseload includes various diagnoses - neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluates and treats patients in an adult acute care setting.
Provides minimal outpatient care, mainly for neuro patients and upper extremity wounds (job competency training available).
Works in a team environment with other Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
Provides ongoing patient and family education.
Works with multidisciplinary teams outside of Rehab Services (hospitalists, physician specialists, nursing, and social services.)
Experience Requirements
1 or more years of Acute Care Occupational Therapist experience 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
Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.
At Baptist Health, 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 Baptist, 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. Baptist 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 Part-Time Occupational Therapist Acute Care Rehab position at Baptist Beaches, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.
Primary Location
Beaches - Main Building 1350 S 13th Ave Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 United States of America
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat adult acute-care patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical conditions, with limited outpatient care primarily for neurological patients and upper-extremity wounds. Collaborate with rehabilitation and hospital multidisciplinary teams and provide ongoing education to patients and families.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy, a Florida Department of Health Occupational Therapist license, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification are required. At least one year of acute-care occupational therapy experience is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (247 salary observations; 1,511 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $96k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−1%)247 state / 6,684 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 1,511 active | 25,690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs 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.
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