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White-Wilson Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Description

White-Wilson Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services that help children develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and independence. The therapist will evaluate developmental, sensory, motor, and functional abilities while working closely with families and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pediatric occupational therapy evaluations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and therapy goals.
  • Provide interventions targeting fine motor, sensory, self-care, and developmental skills.
  • Educate parents and caregivers on home programs and treatment strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

Requisition/Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
  • Pediatric experience required.
  • Knowledge of sensory integration and developmental therapies.
  • Strong communication and family-centered care skills.
  • Ability to manage patient caseload effectively.
  • Current CPR certification is required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Florida license. Previous pediatric experience and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Therapeutic interventionsFine motor skillsDevelopmental therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningCaseload management

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida20 active680 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 34 employers
17
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
9
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 679 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About White-Wilson Medical Center

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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