Occupational Therapist (OT) - Assisted Living Based Home Health - Bradenton, FL
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $45.45–$55, across 115 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $47.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Florida: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Florida is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Florida license, apply to the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Department of Health) for a license by endorsement ($180, by its own page): what Florida asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Florida requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist License, from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Department of Health).
- Under MOBILE endorsement (s. 456.0145, F.S.): an active, unencumbered license from another state, a passing NBCOT examination score or current NBCOT certification, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no National Practitioner Data Bank report and no discipline in the past five years. Electronic fingerprinting and license verification from every state where a license was held are also required.
- Staying active: Renews every two years (current licenses expire February 28, 2027), with 26 hours of continuing education: 22 general hours (at least 14 live), 2 on prevention of medical errors and 2 on Florida laws and rules.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Florida · Every state's rule
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About the job
Occupational Therapist (OT) | Senior Living
Practice independently. Build relationships. See the difference you make.
Discovery at Home gives Occupational Therapists the opportunity to take ownership of their patient care while working in a senior living environment designed around continuity and relationships.
With residents often located within the same community, our model can mean minimal driving, more efficient scheduling, and more time delivering therapy.
Why Join Discovery at Home?
- Autonomy to manage your caseload and treatment approach
- Minimal to no driving between patients when community-based
- Flexible scheduling
- W-2 employment
- Consistent resident relationships
- Collaborative interdisciplinary support
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable
- Free CEUs
- Full-time medical, dental, vision, PTO, and paid holidays
What You'll Do
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans
- Help residents improve independence with ADLs and daily routines
- Provide therapeutic interventions addressing strength, coordination, cognition, and safety
- Recommend adaptive equipment and strategies
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers
- Supervise COTAs as appropriate
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Complete timely clinical documentation
What You'll Need
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current state OT license
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
- 1 Year Home health or senior living experience required
From Discovery At Home's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Discovery At Home
Discovery At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Fort Myers, FL providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and caregivers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Discovery At Home
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