Occupational Therapist 1, Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem, 9A-5:30P
Listed compensation
$40.7 - $52.9/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Baptist Health South Florida as a Occupational Therapist 1, Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem, 9A-5:30P in Miami, Florida.
Requirements
- Licenses & Certifications: Occupational Therapist.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
- Additional Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree.
- Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year EOE, including disability/vets.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40.7 - $52.9/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Baptist Health South Florida as a Occupational Therapist 1, Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem, 9A-5:30P.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of medically prescribed therapy services to maximize patient functional gains and independence. The role requires working both independently and within teams to make decisions based on patient needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (70 salary observations; 297 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,676 salary observations; 4,852 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 43 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends
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