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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with Fort Walton Beach Medical Center to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

  • What You Will Get
  • In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
  • Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
  • Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
  • Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, and ortho
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
  • Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees
  • Your Responsibilities as an Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Care Occupational Therapist
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACOTE approved occupational therapy program
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000 per year (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

Company Overview

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

Deliver evidence-based, quality occupational therapy care to patients in an acute care setting to help them reach their functional goals. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and patient families to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient careNeuro rehabilitationTrauma rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (253 salary observations; 1,542 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,810 salary observations; 26,145 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 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
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)253 state / 6,810 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida618 active9,261 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 14 employers
11
<$100k
12
$100k-110k
0
$110k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48% this job
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 24 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 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekend and Holiday Rates
Professional Dues Reimbursement
License Renewal Reimbursement
Mentoring
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Extended Illness Bank

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo≈ 29% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.