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Jacksonville, Florida

Pediatric Occupational Therapi

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsPart-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 $2,500 Sign on Bonus* Wolfson Children's Hospital is currently looking to add a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to our Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Services team in Jacksonville, FL.

This is a part-time opportunity at Wolfson's Mandarin Outpatient Clinic location, working 24 hours per week (no weekends). 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: Ortho Experience (Preferred) Neuro Experience (Preferred) Pediatric Rehab Experience (Preferred) Outpatient Experience (Preferred) Education & Credential Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required Licensed Physical 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 part-time Occupational Therapist position opportunity at Wolfson's Mandarin Outpatient Rehab Services 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: WCH - Rehab Mandarin Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats pediatric patients under 18 with developmental, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses. Provides extensive education to patients and families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a Florida state license, and BLS certification. Previous experience in pediatric rehab, neuro, ortho, and outpatient settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationPatient TreatmentNeurological RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationOutpatient Care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% 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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 29 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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