Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA Home Care
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Job Description
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Flexible Scheduling
- Territories - Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale
Job Summary
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA) to join our team! As an OTA, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, in their homes, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them.
You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives.
The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.
Responsibilities
Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs
Assist in evaluations and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required.
- Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes and prepare periodic summary reports.
- Together with the OTR, instruct the patient and family, assist in teaching them exercise programs.
- Write daily progress notes on patients, and submit same within 48 hours.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed or registered by the State.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients
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)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Working Nurses Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 12 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 626 active | 9,021 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 4% offer loan repayment656 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,610 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Working Nurses Healthcare | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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