Full-time Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
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Job Location: Covenant Living of Florida - Plantation, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Covenant Living of Florida in Plantation, FL! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!
Covenant Living of Florida in Plantation, FL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.
Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Covenant Living of Florida is a premier senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
Located in Plantation, FL, the community is conveniently situated near attractions such as the Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club and the nearby Sawgrass Mills shopping and entertainment district.
Working at Covenant Living of Florida offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through therapy services while being part of a compassionate, collaborative team in a vibrant South Florida community known for its beautiful parks, diverse dining, and easy access to Fort Lauderdale's beaches and cultural attractions.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for residents. They also revise established plans of care under the supervision of a physician.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and adherence to national board certification requirements are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (239 salary observations; 1,475 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 72% 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.
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Living in Plantation
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $525k
- Typical market rent
- $2,470/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.