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Melbourne, Florida

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

The Hale Hand Center, is a well-respected and established set of outpatient orthopedic clinics located in Melbourne and Rockledge Florida. Our facilities specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

As Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs), we have the highest professional training for treating the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. We also offer Physical Therapy services. Our facilities are equipped to offer our patients an excellent opportunity to reach their optimal functional abilities. Join our winning team!

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist who will float between our Melbourne and Rockledge clinic locations. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' conditions and develop comprehensive treatment plans
  • Perform splinting according to diagnoses.
  • Document patient progress and maintain detailed treatment records
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Develop therapeutic interventions focusing on daily living activities
  • Educate patients and families about adaptive techniques and equipment use
  • Participate in discharge planning and provide home exercise programs
  • Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety standards

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Current state of Florida license, CPR certification
  • Outgoing and energetic personality

Additional Information

At The Hale Hand Center, we believe in fostering a rewarding and supportive work environment.

We Offer

  • 401k
  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Family-friendly work environment
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (239 salary observations; 1,475 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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)). 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, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 34 employers

17
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
4
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Melbourne

Typical market rent
$1,823/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About US Physical Therapy

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Professional development opportunities
Employee discount plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Family-friendly work environment