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OT and PT License Board Florida

Florida Therapy Licensure

Sunning in the sand when you're not on shift, exploring the wild of the Everglades or popping in to some of the nation's most popular theme parks — these are just some of the things that you can do on your days off as a travel OT or PT in Florida. But first you need your Florida therapy license. We've started the process by doing all the research for you, so check out the links on this page for more information. You'll also find information about Florida therapy salaries and jobs in the state.

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How to Get Your Florida License

Navigating Your PT and OT Licensure

Once you've submitted a complete licensure application to the state board, you can expect:

  • A Florida OT License typically takes between five and six weeks to receive your occupational license
  • For PT, it typically takes between two and three weeks to receive your physical therapy license

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Helpful Info for Florida Therapy Licensure

State Board Address

Occupational Therapy

Board of Occupational Therapy
P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330

 

Physical Therapy

Board of Physical Therapy
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255

State Board Contact

Occupational Therapy

Email: N/A
Phone: (850) 245-4373

Fax: (850) 414-6860

Physical Therapy

Email: MedicalQualityAssurance@flhealth.gov
Phone: (850) 488-0595
Fax: (850) 414-6860

Licensure Helpful Links

Physical Therapy

Website

Practice Act

License Verification

Legislative Links

Occupational Therapy

Website

Practice Act

License Verification

Legislative Links

 

OT and PT Salary in Florida

Boost Your Income With Travel Therapy Positions

While your salary hinges on factors such as experience and qualifications, the mean annual wage of therapy travel jobs in Florida are 20% more than those in staff positions.

  • Physical therapists could earn up to $86,090 yearly
  • Occupational therapists could earn up to $83,550 yearly
  • Receive a housing stipend
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
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Life in Florida

Advantages of Working in Florida

Whether you just want to spend some time in the shadow of Disney or you can't wait to hit the beaches every time you're off, occupational and physical therapy travel jobs in Florida can be an ideal career move. You can make new friends, add important experience to your resume and make great money, all while enjoying health benefits and other perks when you work with AMN Healthcare.

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