Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56K–$80K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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

Pediatric occupational therapyTreatment planningSocial skillsPatient documentationInterpersonal 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.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Florida666 active10,009 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$85k
4
$85k-105k
10
$105k-110k
5
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

$92k-$134k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Benefits & Perks

Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development