Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$56K–$80K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Training & Development
We are looking for a pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat children and adolescents who have developmental, physical, sensory, emotional, or cognitive challenges that affect their ability to participate in daily activities. The therapist works with children and families to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, social participation, and independence at home, school, and in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate pediatric patients using standardized assessments, clinical observations, and caregiver interviews
Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s needs and goals
Provide Occupational Therapy Interventions to Improve
- Fine motor and visual motor skills
- Sensory processing and regulation
- Handwriting and school readiness
- Activities of daily living (feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting)
- Coordination, strength, and motor planning
- Social and play skills
- Educate and collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and treatment records
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Recommend adaptive equipment or environmental modifications when appropriate
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, state regulations, and facility policies
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- NBCOT certification preferred or required
- Experience working with pediatric populations preferred
- Knowledge of developmental milestones and pediatric diagnoses such as:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Developmental delays
- Sensory processing disorders
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, move, and assist pediatric patients
- Ability to sit on floors, kneel, bend, and engage in active play-based therapy sessions
- Manual dexterity for therapeutic activities and equipment use
Skills
- Patience and compassion
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Strong observational skills
- Ability to build rapport with children and families
- Team collaboration and communication
Salary Range
Salary based on experience and credentialing: $56,000 - $80,000.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Florida | 666 active | 10,009 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment666 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at KALEIDOSCOPE LEARNING CENTER a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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