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Select Physical Therapy
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient PRN
  • Location: 405 Racetrack Rd NE Suite 101, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • Schedule: Weekdays, PRN/As Needed
  • Salary: $50.00/hour

Our outpatient orthopedic team is seeking an occupational therapist to join us in providing quality patient care.

We are passionate about creating an exceptional patient experience and helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. GIVE MORE DETAIL ABOUT THE CLINIC, ETC. IS IT ORTHO, NEURO, LYMPHEDEMA

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical supervisionRelationship managementOrthopedic rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (202 salary observations; 1,754 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 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)). 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 score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,020 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $85k–$109k)500 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$95k median in Florida$97k nationally (−2%)202 state / 5,357 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida629 active8,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment656 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,020 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 - PRN at Select Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,020 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
10
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$125/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)

$65-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

$80-$90/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,020 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Select Physical Therapy

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship and orientation programs
Unmatched CEU program
Internal movement across 1900 centers in 39 states

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,828/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
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 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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