Occupational Therapist Assistant - PER DIEM
Listed compensation
$93,600/year
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Job Summary
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' functional independence, mobility, strength, coordination, and performance of activities of daily living. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to a collaborative clinical team.
New graduates welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
- Read, understand, and follow all plans of care developed by the Occupational Therapist
- Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modify exercises, and enhance ADL/IADL independence
- Communicate patient care plan with therapy team and caregivers
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes
Qualifications
- Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good attention to detail
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant - PER DIEM at Advanced Motion Therapeutic Massage a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Living in Vero Beach
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $392k
- Typical market rent
- $2,160/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 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.