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Chapters Health System
Port Charlotte, Florida

Occupational Therapist-Hope Healthcare-PACE

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$119k

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Job Description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The following job description represents the position’s essential functions necessary to be successful. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with professionalism and mutual respect for all. The requirements in this job description are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Exhibit good time management skills and organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
  • Excellent communication; via phone, in person and email
  • Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university
  • Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of one year experience working with the frail/elderly population.
  • Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of Florida
  • Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Clear level 2 background check Decision Making Lattitude Individual Decision Making Parameters Within scope of daily performance of position. In Collaboration with Management Any decision beyond daily function of position.
  • Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Responsible for the initial assessment and ongoing assessment of patients upon referral from multi-disciplinary team.

Evaluation of patient/family response to therapy.

Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic functions.

Identify and identify problems and develop solutions.

Develop goals as related to the needs of the patient.

Develop treatment plan in consultation with the IDG to include the physician, including any changes or provisions.

Revise plan of care as needed to include discharge planning and evaluation.

Review and complete patient assessments and plan of care.

Identify equipment required to increase the patient’s function and independence.

Plan and develop maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.

Provide education to family members and friends for those parts of the treatment plan that they can carry out.

Responsible for timely documentation of all therapy interventions to include assessments and evaluation data, treatments and the patient’s response to therapy intervention.

Oversee duties of the PT/OT Aide.

Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e. g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.

Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.

Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.

Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.

When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.

Assist with special projects, as requested.

All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation Pay Range

$76,133.58 - $118,958.71

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit info.flclearinghouse.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. They also provide therapeutic interventions, educate family members, and ensure timely documentation of all patient care activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Florida. Additionally, at least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningHIPAA complianceElderly careRehabilitationCare planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (51 salary observations; 298 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,465 salary observations; 5,277 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% 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)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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 ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

4
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,276 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Port Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,770/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.5
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 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.