Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric occupational therapy services within our partner centers throughout the Orlando area. The therapist will evaluate, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions focused on improving fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-help, feeding, play, and functional participation skills.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with BCBAs, RBTs, speech-language pathologists, and families in a highly collaborative environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to pediatric patients.
Address Areas Including
- Fine motor development
- Visual motor integration
- Sensory processing
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Self-regulation
- Play skills
- Feeding and oral motor skills (if trained)
Handwriting Readiness and School Participation
Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Collaboration
- Collaborate regularly with ABA teams, BCBAs, RBTs, speech therapists, and caregivers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary discussions regarding patient progress and treatment recommendations.
- Provide caregiver education and home program recommendations.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, schools, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Documentation
- Complete evaluations, progress reports, re-evaluations, and daily treatment notes in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with payer, company, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation supporting medical necessity and treatment outcomes.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain Florida licensure and continuing education requirements.
- Follow HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
- Demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills with families and team members.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.
Requirements
Required
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Florida Occupational Therapist License.
- Experience working with pediatric populations.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred
- Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Experience within ABA centers, schools, outpatient pediatric clinics, or early intervention settings.
- Experience with sensory integration principles.
- Feeding experience is a plus.
Benefits
- What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Consistent caseload.
- Administrative support team.
- Collaborative environment with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ABA providers.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Supportive culture focused on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients to improve functional participation and developmental skills. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide caregiver education while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (33 salary observations; 216 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (891 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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