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Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Care

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48k-$65k

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Job Description

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in the practice of occupational therapy to include development deficits, activities of daily living work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and exercise programs to restore function and increase strength.

  • Your Responsibilities as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Acute Care
  • Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
  • Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members

Build and Maintain Relationships Throughout the Community

Hospital/Clinic Address: 1000 Mar Walt Dr., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved occupational therapist assistant program
  • State Licensure
  • Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $48,000-$65,000/year (based on experience and market factors)
  • What You Will Get
  • In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Professional development and career progression
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists licensed therapists in delivering rehabilitative care to improve patient function, strength, and daily living skills. They are responsible for preparing equipment, facilitating therapeutic activities, and building strong relationships with patients and the clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careRehabilitationBalance trainingCognitive therapyInpatient rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient relationship building

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (96 salary observations; 750 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,981 salary observations; 13,210 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)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% 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. At the posted ~$57k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top OTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Veracity Ventures · San Jose, California

$79k-$96k
#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 1 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
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 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About PT Solutions

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Professional development and career progression
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program