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White-Wilson Medical Center,P.A
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. Pediatric experience and CPR certification are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Developmental TherapyFine Motor SkillsPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCollaboration

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 37 employers

20
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$57-$70/hr
#2

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$96k-$141k
#3

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#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 42 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 703 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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 White-Wilson Medical Center,P.A

Medical Practices
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
201-500 employees