Occupational Therapist (OT)

11 days ago
Gainesville, Florida$32.52 - $44.72/hrFull TimeOccupational Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient functional status and therapy needs
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide hands
  • on therapy to improve mobility and independence

Requirements

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Florida required
  • 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred
  • Open to new graduates with strong clinical training
  • Experience in acute care or inpatient setting preferred

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $32.52 - $44.72/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Skills

Functional RehabilitationInterdisciplinary CareFunctional Abilities EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsMobility ImprovementPatient EducationDocumentationEvidence-Based PracticesClinical AssessmentCollaborationPatient Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Purple Cow Recruiting a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Purple Cow Recruiting is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Purple Cow Recruiting lists compensation for this psychologist position at $32k to $44k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $44000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Gainesville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Functional Rehabilitation, Interdisciplinary Care, Functional Abilities Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Interventions, Mobility Improvement, Patient Education, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist evaluates patient functional abilities, develops individualized treatment plans, and delivers therapeutic interventions to restore independence in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves close collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure o...

Benefits package: $10,000 sign-on bonus, Comprehensive medical coverage including behavioral health and telemedicine, Dental and vision insurance, Life and disability coverage, 401k with 100 percent match on 3 to 9 percent based on years of service, Employee stock purchase program, Tuition and student loan assistance, Paid time off and paid family leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Comprehensive medical coverage including behavioral health and telemedicine
Dental and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401k with 100 percent match on 3 to 9 percent based on years of service
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition and student loan assistance
Paid time off and paid family leave
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

11d ago

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