Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

This position serves as a per diem occupational therapist; responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of adult and pediatric occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician to maximize function and reduce disability following injury, disease, physical disability or developmental disability.

The per diem occupational therapist assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

The per diem occupational therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. This position ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

This position requires participation in all infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

The per diem occupational therapist trains other personnel and provides input in job evaluations and performance analysis.

Licensure: Must possess a valid Florida Occupational Therapist license.

Certification(s): BLS (AHA) required

Status: Per diem

Shift: Day

Average Weekly Hours: Varies

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist evaluates and administers treatment plans for adult and pediatric patients to maximize functional independence. They also participate in departmental operations, budget formulation, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Florida Occupational Therapist license and a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. The role requires the ability to perform clinical evaluations and manage patient care within a healthcare facility.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPediatric TherapyAdult TherapyBudget ManagementDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (202 salary observations; 1,754 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $100k–$134k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$95k median in Florida$97k nationally (−2%)202 state / 5,357 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida632 active9,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment659 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at HENDRY COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,992 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 30 employers
5
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
7
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
6
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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