Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$35-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness resources
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients.
You will be following plans of care previously laid out, assisting your patients with using adaptive devices, and maintaining all therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care
- Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and learning basic life skills
- Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed
- Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis
- Attend care plans for patients, provide input, and go over patient care plans
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes
Qualifications
- Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
- Previous experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired
- Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills
- The ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (174 salary observations; 1,561 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $95k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−2%)174 state / 4,667 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 627 active | 9,190 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment655 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs 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 ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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