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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Rehab

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. *Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus* *Relocation Reimbursement Assistance Available* Baptist Medical Center hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care Rehab Team at Baptist Medical Center, located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.

This is a Full-Time position which will be scheduled for Day shifts Monday - Friday and participate in a weekend coverage rotation. The Occupational Therapist will support the Rehab Team by working with a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting.

Caseload includes various diagnoses - neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical. Job Responsibilities: Evaluates and treats patients in an adult acute care setting. Provides minimal outpatient care, mainly for neuro patients and upper extremity wounds (job competency training available).

Works in a team environment with other Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Provides ongoing patient and family education. Works with multidisciplinary teams outside of Rehab Services (hospitalists, physician specialists, nursing, and social services.)

Experience Requirements: 1 or more years of Acute Care Occupational Therapist experience strongly preferred Education & Credential Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required Licensed Occupational Therapist from FL Department of Health Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life. At Baptist Health, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together.

By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career. When you join Baptist, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives.

Baptist provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good. If you are interested in this Full-Time Occupational Therapist Acute Care Rehab position at Baptist Medical Center, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients in an adult acute care setting, providing minimal outpatient care primarily for neuro patients and upper extremity wounds. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and provide ongoing education to patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Florida. A minimum of one year of acute care experience is strongly preferred, along with Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient EducationTeam CollaborationNeuro RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationCardiac RehabilitationGeneral Medical Care

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, Acute Care Rehab at Baptist Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
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.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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