Occupational Therapist
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $94k | Occupational 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 power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 640 active | 9,011 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Florida occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment667 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 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 |
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.
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