Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Company Description
Join Our Team at The Hale Hand Center!
The Hale Hand Center is a well-established outpatient practice in Melbourne and Rockledge, Florida, specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Our team is passionate about helping patients restore function, regain independence, and improve their quality of life.
Job Description
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to grow your skills in a specialized outpatient setting? Join our supportive team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based therapy and fabricate custom splints.
- Monitor progress, document care, and collaborate with physicians.
- Educate patients on exercises and techniques to support recovery.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Florida state license
- CPR certification
- Outgoing, compassionate, and patient-focused personality
- A strong desire to learn and grow in a specialty practice
- Additional Information
Why Join The Hale Hand Center?
We believe our clinicians are our greatest asset and are committed to creating an environment where they can thrive both professionally and personally.
We Offer
Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous paid time off, and more
- Extensive opportunities for continuing education, specialization, and career advancement
- One-to-one patient ratio
- Mentorship from experienced Certified Hand Therapists
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- A collaborative, family-friendly workplace culture
- A company that is invested in your long-term success and professional growth
- New graduates are welcome to apply!
- Apply today and become part of a team committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans while providing evidence-based therapy and custom splint fabrication. Monitor patient progress, document care, and collaborate with physicians to ensure effective recovery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (250 salary observations; 1,529 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $85k–$109k)426 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $96k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−1%)250 state / 6,767 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 619 active | 9,265 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Living in Rockledge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $367k
- Typical market rent
- $1,952/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.0
- 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 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.