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Southern HealthCare Management
Sarasota, Florida, United States

Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

We offer continuous learning via provided and CEU reimbursement, career advancement and specialty certification reimbursement. We have cutting-edge technology and updated equipment. Our Company knows the importance of investing in the members of our Team and providing them with the tools they need to be successful.

  • Flexible schedules and hours to meet the work/life balance.
  • Annual performance reviews and raise opportunities
  • Competitive industry leading rates
  • Outpatient program available

Entry Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Certified or registered by the NCBOT.
  • Licensed in Occupational Therapy (in state of practice).

If you are interested in contributing to our vision of enhancing our residents' lives and to better serve our community, please contact our Rehab Program Manager apply today!

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Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to residents in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with the rehab team to enhance residents' lives and achieve positive clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Must be certified or registered by the NCBOT and hold a valid state license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careRehabilitationClinical documentationTreatment planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (174 salary observations; 1,561 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 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 $100k (middle half $64k–$130k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$95k median in Florida$97k nationally (−2%)174 state / 4,667 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida624 active9,166 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 4% offer loan repayment652 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.7% 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

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 28 employers
13
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 38 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 9,320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southern HealthCare Management

Business Consulting and Services
Casselberry, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU reimbursement
Specialty certification reimbursement
Flexible schedules
Annual performance reviews and raises
Competitive rates
Outpatient program available

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,210/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.