Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$100k-$106k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Searching for an Occupational Therapist to work with the geriatric population in an Assisted Living Facility in Santa Rosa Beach. Pay is based on experience. Action Therapy is a company out of Pensacola seeking quality therapists to meet our expanding needs.
We desire licensed professionals with high levels of integrity, respect and compassion to serve our geriatric population. In return we offer supportive and compassionate leaders and coworkers willing to help you develop and excel in your field with appreciation and compassion to match. In joining us, you will become a valued team member and not just a number.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to the geriatric population within an assisted living facility. Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to meet the expanding needs of the facility's residents.
Requirements
Must be a licensed occupational therapist with a high level of integrity, respect, and compassion. The role is suitable for entry-level professionals looking to serve the elderly.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 626 active | 9,243 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment654 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.6% 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. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Action Therapy Group
Living in Santa Rosa Beach
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $686k≈ 6.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,930/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.0
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.