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
- No weekends
Job description
Join UCP of Central Florida as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Full Time, No Weekends in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35.72 - $36.79/hour.
- Health Insurance (free option after first year)
- Dental Insurance
- 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 weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with UCP of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist provides direct therapy services to pediatric clients in clinical and school settings, including evaluations, treatment planning, and goal implementation. They also collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, document patient progress, and provide consultations to parents and community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and possess an active Occupational Therapist license from the State of Florida. One year of experience with pediatric populations in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred, though new graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Therapy Employee - Occupational Therapist at UCP of Central Florida a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 652 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% 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 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 11 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- No weekends