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The Villages, Florida

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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From $45/hr

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day — Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist

Do you find fulfillment in caring for older adults, listening to their stories, and being a source of comfort and connection? At Freedom Pointe at the Villages, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through compassionate care, personal attention, and professional rehabilitation services.

Whether you're beginning your journey in senior living or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to grow in one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values integrity, empathy, and excellence.

Position: Occupational Therapist – Full Time.

  • Schedule: Flexible Schedule | No Travel Required
  • Starting Pay: From $45.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)
  • $10,000 Sign On Bonus**

What You’ll Do

  • Provide individualized Occupational Therapy services including screening, evaluation, treatment, program planning, and implementation.
  • Supervise and direct Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to ensure effective execution of patient care plans.
  • Communicate patient progress, needs, and goals with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Complete documentation accurately and timely to support billing and payroll requirements.
  • Support residents in regaining function, independence, and quality of life.

What You’ll Need

  • Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of Florida
  • Previous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) therapy experience
  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach
  • Background screening through AHCA – info.flclearinghouse.com

Why You’ll Love Working at Freedom Pointe

We don’t just care for our residents — we care for our team. Here’s how we show it:

  • DailyPay so you can manage your earnings on your own schedule.
  • Charter School benefit
  • Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, and 401(k).
  • A supportive team‑focused workplace culture.
  • Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
  • Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.

Our Commitment to Hospitality

Freedom Pointe at The Villages embraces a culture of hospitality guided by 10 Hospitality Promises. These promises shape how we connect with residents, co‑workers, families, and guests—placing respect, kindness, and genuine care at the center of every interaction.

Promises such as holding ourselves and one another accountable and embracing and valuing our differences allow us to maintain a high level of professionalism in both conduct and appearance at all times. We proudly celebrate employees who not only demonstrate but exceed these promises through monthly recognition awards, employee engagement activities, and pop‑up appreciation events.

At Freedom Pointe, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a mission to enrich lives and build lasting relationships. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and start your journey with purpose.

**A sign-on bonus is to be offered for this position. Please see a member of Human Resources for the program details.

Additional Information: Certain roles may require disclosure of vaccination status, which could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID‑19.

Freedom Pointe at the Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized occupational therapy services including screening, evaluation, and treatment for older adults. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team to improve resident independence.

Requirements

Must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in the state of Florida and have previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility. A background screening through AHCA is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningOTA SupervisionPatient DocumentationPatient-Centered Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (204 salary observations; 1,721 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k 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
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94kOccupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $94k–$106k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$95k median in Florida$97k nationally (−2%)204 state / 5,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida640 active9,011 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onFlorida occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment667 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
1
$134k
3
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

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+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Mystic, Connecticut
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

DailyPay
Charter School benefit
Paid Training, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k)
Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling
$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Living in The Villages

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$2,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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