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Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, Wolfson Children's Lake City

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. *Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus* *Relocation Available* Wolfson Children's Hospital is currently looking to add a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to our Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Team in Lake City, FL.

This is a full-time opportunity at Wolfson Children's Center - Lake City (Columbia County) location. The Occupational Therapist will support the Wolfson Children's Hospital Rehab team by working with patients under the age of 18 with a varied caseload.

This position requires a candidate with previous experience working with children and previous neuro, ortho and outpatient patient experience. Occupational Therapist, Pediatric Outpatient Rehab, Job Responsibilities: Evaluates and treats patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses.

Extensive patient/family education. Works with multidisciplinary team care.

Experience Requirements: Ortho Experience (Preferred) Neuro Experience (Preferred) Pediatric Rehab Experience (Preferred) Outpatient Experience (Preferred) Education & Credential Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required Licensed Physical Therapist from FL Department of Health Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

At Wolfson Children's Hospital, 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 Wolfson, 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. Wolfson 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 full-time Occupational Therapist position opportunity at Wolfson Children's Center - Lake City, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment.

For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse info.flclearinghouse.com Primary Location: WCH - Specialty Lake City Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses. They are responsible for providing extensive patient and family education while working within a multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Florida Department of Health license. Previous experience in pediatric, neurological, and orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationPatient treatmentPatient educationMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, Wolfson Children's Lake City at Baptist Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 633 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,494/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.