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Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$35k-$52k

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Job Description

Independent Consultant Opportunity for Occupational or Physical Therapist

Looking to put your clinical skills to work in a position that values your expertise and gives you the chance to make a difference, one assessment at a time? The Periscope Group is a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists who perform one-time, in-home medical necessity assessments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home.
  • Provide expert recommendations for equipment, service, and care that empower members to maintain independence
  • Perform one-time medical device training to patients with peripheral neuropathy
  • Complete straightforward documentation through our secure, user-friendly online potable accessible from any device
  • Participate in training to become a certified wearable device trainer
  • Provide education on use of the device

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).
  • Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs and varied home environments, and perform physical assessments as needed
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from member homes
  • Proficient with technology: able to navigate online portals, upload documents, and use your preferred device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for all work tasks
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Home safety assessment background
  • Knowledge (Familiarity) of durable medical equipment
  • Experience with home modifications
  • Work history with diverse medical conditions

Why Choose Us?

  • Set your own schedule as an independent contractor, within assessment timeframes
  • Compensation ranges from $135 to $200 per assessment, with rates varying based on your location and the specific type of assessment performed.
  • Access continuing education benefits and professional growth through our training and mentoring program
  • Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
  • Simple, fast onboarding and a streamlined documentation process

About Periscope

Founded in 1997, The Periscope Group is a privately held consulting company providing accurate, timely, and objective reports that help medical management teams serve their most vulnerable populations. Our services now reach all demographics and lines of business across 46 states. Learn more at periscope365.com.

  • If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we’d love to connect with you!
  • Routine Assessment Rate
  • $135—$200 USD

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time comprehensive medical necessity assessments in members’ homes and recommend equipment, services, and care to support independence. Train patients on wearable medical devices, provide device-use education, and complete documentation through a secure online portal.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current license as a physical or occupational therapist; physical and occupational therapy assistants are not eligible. They must have liability insurance, be able to lift up to 30 pounds and navigate varied home environments, travel reliably to members’ homes, use online technology, and demonstrate strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Comprehensive Medical AssessmentsPhysical TherapyMedical Necessity AssessmentDurable Medical Equipment RecommendationsPatient EducationHome Modification KnowledgeTechnology ProficiencyOnline DocumentationPhysical Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (250 salary observations; 1,529 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$35k–$52kOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $64k–$134k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)250 state / 6,767 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$42k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida613 active9,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
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. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 14 employers
14
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
44% this job
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,301 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Set your own schedule
Continuing education benefits
Professional growth through training and mentoring

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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