Medical Therapy Employee - Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$35.72-$36.79/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UCP of Central Florida as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Outpatient in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35.72 - $36.79/hour.
- Health insurance (free option after first year)
- Dental insurance options
- Free life insurance
- Paid time off
- Discounted on-site childcare
- 403B/Retirement match
- Short & long term disability
- Support in continuing education
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UCP of Central Florida as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Outpatient.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist provides direct therapy services to pediatric clients in clinical and school settings, including evaluations, intervention planning, and equipment recommendations. They collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an active Florida state license. While one year of pediatric experience is preferred, new graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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 ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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