Occupational Therapist Full-Time or Part-Time
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Job Description
Vertis Therapy is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full or part-time role in a beautiful, large Assisted & Independent Living community in Plant City, FL. Join a therapist-owned company where clinical quality, autonomy, and work-life balance come first.
The Occupational Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled occupational therapy services, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The OT will also provide guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.
- Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
- Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.
- Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.
Qualifications
Education
Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
Licensure: Valid Occupational Therapist state license or license eligibility
Skills
Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.
Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.
Benefits
- Medical benefits including PPO and HSA options
- Dental and Vision benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Company paid Life Insurance with the option to purchase more
Short and Long Term Disability
Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (247 salary observations; 1,508 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,680 salary observations; 25,679 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, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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