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Memorial Healthcare
Miramar, Florida

Occupational Therapist - PT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MHM

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

Location: Miramar, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Summary

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.

Responsibilities

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition including type and frequency of treatment. Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Mentors peers and students. Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient/family.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Occupational Therapy (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Occupational Therapy License (OT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Bending and Stooping = 80%
  • Climbing = 40%
  • Keyboard Entry = 80%
  • Kneeling = 60%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Reaching = 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
  • Running = 40%
  • Sitting = 80%
  • Squatting = 80%
  • Standing = 80%
  • Walking = 80%
  • Audible Speech = 80%
  • Hearing Acuity = 80%
  • Smelling Acuity = 40%
  • Taste Discrimination = 0%
  • Depth Perception = 80%
  • Distinguish Color = 80%
  • Seeing - Far = 80%
  • Seeing - Near = 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
  • Asbestos = 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
  • Dust = 80%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
  • Hazardous Medication = 60%
  • Latex = 80%
  • Computer Monitor = 80%
  • Domestic Animals = 60%
  • Fire Risk = 40%
  • Hazardous Noise = 0%
  • Heating Devices = 60%
  • Hypoxia = 0%
  • Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
  • Magnetic Fields = 40%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
  • Potential Electric Shock = 0%
  • Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
  • Radiation = 0%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
  • Unprotected Heights = 0%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift: Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net

Requirements

Requires an accredited degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid State of Florida license. Candidates must possess BLS certification and demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningDischarge planningPatient educationAdaptive equipment selectionClinical documentationMentoring

Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

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 Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy (occupational therapy)ranked against 85 Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $98k (middle half $85k–$109k)435 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Florida661 active10,442 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$8k sign-onFlorida Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 5% offer loan repayment661 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (85 Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings), 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

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 27 employers
14
<$105k
14
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
7
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Redding, California

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 85 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Hollywood, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$7,500 sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Day shift
No prior work experience required

Living in Miramar

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$495k
Typical market rent
$2,685/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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