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Easter Seals Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida

Licensed Occupational Therapist- PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Part-time (as needed) positions.

In- School and In-Center positions available.

About Easterseals Florida

Easterseals Florida is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families across the state through compassionate, high-quality services. With 52 programs operating throughout Florida, we create inclusive opportunities that help people of all abilities reach their full potential and lead meaningful, independent lives.

About the Role

Easterseals Florida is seeking a Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist to join our Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Programs. In this role, you will evaluate and treat pediatric clients with a variety of developmental, physical, and sensory needs in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Working closely with children, families, and multidisciplinary professionals, the Occupational Therapist supports participation, independence, and functional skill development across home, school, and community environments.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, organized, and passionate about helping children reach their full potential through compassionate and individualized therapy services.

Key Responsibilities

Complete initial evaluations and re-evaluations for pediatric outpatient therapy clients

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans utilizing best practice and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions

Document evaluation results, treatment progress notes, summaries, billing information, and justifications for equipment, payment, and treatment within required timeframes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system

  • Establish, implement, and successfully work toward goals and objectives outlined in the client's Plan of Care
  • Efficiently manage an assigned caseload while maintaining compliance with program and payer requirements
  • Provide clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), as assigned

Facilitate coordinated care by consulting and communicating with School Program staff, Early Intervention staff, case management team members, parents/guardians, and the Clinical Director

Provide education, training, and support to clients and families to promote carryover of therapeutic strategies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum requirement)
  • Successful completion of the national Occupational Therapy examination (NBCOT)
  • Current and active State of Florida Occupational Therapist License
  • Medicaid and NPI numbers preferred
  • Previous pediatric therapy experience preferred
  • Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Willingness to work additional hours as program needs require
  • Demonstrates integrity, tact, and sound professional judgment
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to use a personal vehicle for program-related business

Positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities and alignment with the Easterseals mission and philosophy

Ability to meet approved driver qualifications (minimum age 21 with a good driving record) for occasional business use of a personal vehicle

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities.

Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: info.flclearinghouse.com.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical evaluationCare coordinationPatient educationDocumentationEvidence-based practiceInterpersonal communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (254 salary observations; 1,552 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 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)). 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
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $64k–$134k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)254 state / 6,856 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida625 active9,347 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 5% offer loan repayment655 active listings, Oct 2026
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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 29 employers
18
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
9
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Daytona Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,518/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.4
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 · Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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