Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $35–$42 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $32–$37.13, across 84 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.44 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 therapy assistants 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.) Every state's OT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab SNF team. We're looking for a driven, caring, passionate individual to join our talented rehab team.
Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy Assistant include
Treatment of Residents
Maintaining timely clinical documentation and billing of Occupational Therapy services provided
Effectively communicates with residents, families and facility staff
Completes all specific duties related to resident care, record keeping, education, compliance and efficency.
Attend and participate in department meetings.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements
Must be a Occupational Therapy Assistant in good standing and currently licensed by the state of Florida.
Must have clinical experience, education or specialty skills specific to LTC/SNF setting and geriatric population
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to our customers and families and to work cooperatively with others.
Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
We Offer
- Fun Work Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- PTO
- And More!
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From Pristine Healthcare'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 Pristine Healthcare
Pristine Healthcare hires therapists and nurses in St. Petersburg, New Port Richey and other towns in Florida.
Hires in FloridaPay on its listings: 60% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Pristine Healthcare
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$37–$40/hr
- Physical Therapist
- Speech Therapist$55–$60/hr
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