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PT Solutions
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

PRN Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for Occupational Therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL who are ready to elevate their careers while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with Fort Walton Beach Medical Center to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

  • Hospital/Clinic Address: 1000 Mar Walt Dr., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACOTE approved occupational therapy program
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

Pay Range: $50.00-$55.00 an hour (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy care to patients in an acute care setting to improve their level of functioning. Establish timely treatment plans and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and case management teams.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (238 salary observations; 1,461 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 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)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 32% have no call, 73% 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. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

12
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
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 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About PT Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Evidence-Based Clinical Education
Dedicated Mentorship Opportunities
APTA-Accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
Professional Development