PRN Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, Baptist Clay

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Job Description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Baptist Medical Center is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the Rehab Department in the Fleming Island community of the Jacksonville, Florida metro area (Clay County). This is a PRN position located at Baptist Clay.

The Occupational Therapist will support the Acute Care Rehab team. Caseload is for adult acute care population, to include: ortho, neuro, ICU, and general medical. This position requires a candidate with previous experience working in acute care rehab setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and treats patients with neurological, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses.
  • Extensive patient/family education.
  • Works with multidisciplinary team care.
  • In-services physicians and hospital staff.

Experience Requirements

At least one year of Occupational Therapy experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred

Education & Credential Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist from FL Department of Health Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required

Baptist Clay Medical Campus is located on 32 acres at U.S. 17 and Village Square Parkway on Fleming Island. The facility opened in 2022 to bring the high-quality care of Baptist Health to residents of Clay County.

At Baptist Health, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.

When you join Baptist, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Baptist provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.

If you are interested in this PRN Occupational Therapist position at Baptist Clay, please apply now or email recruitment specialist Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Primary Location

Clay - Office Building 1747 Baptist Clay Dr Fleming Island, FL 32003 United States of America

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with various neurological, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses within an acute care setting. They are also responsible for providing extensive patient and family education while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Florida license. At least one year of experience in an acute care setting and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient educationMultidisciplinary team collaborationICU care

Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs

10
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 77 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Clay

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.