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Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$35k-$52k

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Job Description

Independent Consultant Opportunity for Occupational or Physical Therapist

Looking to put your clinical skills to work in a position that values your expertise and gives you the chance to make a difference, one assessment at a time? The Periscope Group is a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists who perform one-time, in-home medical necessity assessments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home.
  • Provide expert recommendations for equipment, service, and care that empower members to maintain independence
  • Complete straightforward documentation through our secure, user-friendly online potable accessible from any device

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).
  • Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs and varied home environments, and perform physical assessments as needed
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from member homes
  • Proficient with technology: able to navigate online portals, upload documents, and use your preferred device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for all work tasks
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Home safety assessment background
  • Knowledge (Familiarity) of durable medical equipment
  • Experience with home modifications
  • Work history with diverse medical conditions

Why Choose Us?

  • Set your own schedule as an independent contractor, within assessment timeframes
  • Compensation ranges from $135 to $200 per assessment, with rates varying based on your location and the specific type of assessment performed.
  • Access continuing education benefits and professional growth through our training and mentoring program
  • Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
  • Simple, fast onboarding and a streamlined documentation process

About Periscope

Founded in 1997, The Periscope Group is a privately held consulting company providing accurate, timely, and objective reports that help medical management teams serve their most vulnerable populations. Our services now reach all demographics and lines of business across 46 states. Learn more at periscope365.com.

  • If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we’d love to connect with you!
  • Routine Assessment Rate
  • $135—$200 USD

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time comprehensive medical necessity assessments in members’ homes and recommend equipment, services, and care to support their independence. Complete assessment documentation through the company’s secure online portal.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current physical or occupational therapist license; physical therapist assistants and certified occupational therapy assistants are not eligible. They must have liability insurance, reliable transportation, the ability to travel and perform physical assessments in varied home environments, technology proficiency, and strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical TherapyMedical Necessity AssessmentDurable Medical Equipment KnowledgeHome Modification KnowledgeClinical AssessmentOnline DocumentationPhysical Ability To Lift 30 Pounds

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (243 salary observations; 1,486 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the 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. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 12 employers

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<$105k
9
$105k-115k
0
$115k-125k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Set your own schedule
Continuing education benefits
Training and mentoring program
Nationwide network of expert consultants
Simple, fast onboarding
Streamlined documentation process