DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004810 1

This DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004810 1 position at State of Florida includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Vocational Rehabilitation position at State of Florida is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

State of Florida lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $180k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Fort Myers, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Vocational rehabilitation counseling, Case management, Career planning, Interviewing techniques, Data analysis, Technical assistance, Communication, Conflict resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Vocational Rehabilitation role.

Core responsibilities: Senior VR Counselors provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. They assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans.

Benefits package: Health insurance (80% premium covered), State of Florida Retirement, 9 paid holidays, Paid Annual Leave (104 hours), Paid Sick Leave (104 hours), Term Life Insurance ($25,000), Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, cancer, accidental), Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.