Pediatric Occupational Therapist 1, Per Diem, variable shift

Jackson Health

11 days ago

North Miami Beach, FloridaPer Diem / PRNPediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Jackson Health as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Variable Shift in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates continued competence in the application of growth and development principles in the delivery of treatment to patients aging from adolescence to geriatrics.

Selects and administers appropriate initial evaluation to referred patient's with varying diagnoses and all age groups.

Collaborates with patients and family in the development of an individual treatment plan, identifying safe, realistic, and age appropriate goals while maintaining a sensitivity to age specific needs.

Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the information to implement effective therapeutic interventions specific to patient's age.

Requirements

- Job function requires extended standing or walking.

Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.

Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.

Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jackson Health as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Variable Shift.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationCritical thinkingCommunicationSupervisionDocumentationBillingPatient educationTime managementQuality improvementBasic life supportPediatric therapyInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Jackson Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Critical thinking, Communication, Supervision, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist administers therapy programs, develops treatment plans, and evaluates patient progress in hospital and home settings. They also supervise student interns and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure effective patient care.

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