Occupational Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Last updated: April 17, 2026

74 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Jacksonville, FL. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

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Occupational Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville has notably deep pediatric occupational therapy options — one of the strongest OT markets among Florida's large cities. Pediatric OT helps children with the practical skills that aren't clicking yet: handwriting and pencil grip, dressing and self-care, sensory regulation, and the focus to make it through a school day. Parents often arrive after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, after sensory meltdowns, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric OTs across Duval County and the First Coast, including clinics on the Southside, in Mandarin, near the Beaches, and around the Wolfson/Nemours systems. Some have full sensory gyms; others focus on fine-motor and school readiness or partner with feeding therapy. With strong supply here, families often have more choice and somewhat shorter waits than in tighter markets.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly sessions, with home activities to carry progress into daily life. Many Jacksonville families coordinate OT with speech therapy.

For children under three, Duval County Early Steps can deliver OT in your home while you wait.

Below are the occupational therapy providers currently active in Jacksonville.

What to expect

Evaluation covers fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and play; written plan, then treatment begins. A sensory gym is normal and therapeutic.

Insurance

Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary OT for under-21 (EPSDT). Region 4 MMA plans (Sunshine Health, Humana Healthy Horizons, Aetna Better Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan) commonly cover it; commercial plans usually need prior authorization and may cap annual visits.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Solo practice 2–4 weeks · mid-sized clinics 3–7 weeks · hospital-affiliated 6–12 weeks. (Strong local supply tends to shorten these.)

Start sooner if under 3

Florida Early Steps (1-800-218-0001) — OT often in-home, within 45 days of an eligibility decision.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

What does pediatric occupational therapy help with?

Pediatric OT helps with fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, buttons), sensory processing, self-care and daily living, and the regulation needed for school. Jacksonville families often pursue OT after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

Why does Jacksonville have so many OT providers?

Jacksonville is one of the stronger pediatric OT markets among Florida's large cities, anchored by the Wolfson and Nemours pediatric systems and a healthy private-practice ecosystem. For families, deep supply usually means more choice and somewhat shorter waits than in tighter markets.

What's the difference between OT and PT for kids?

Physical therapy targets gross motor skills — walking, balance, strength, coordination. Occupational therapy targets fine motor and functional daily skills, sensory processing, and self-care. Some children see both; an OT or PT evaluation can clarify which your child needs.

Does insurance cover occupational therapy in Jacksonville?

Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary OT for children under 21 under EPSDT. Commercial plans (Florida Blue, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare) typically cover it with prior authorization, though some cap annual visits. Verify your plan's OT benefit before the first visit.

How long is the wait for a pediatric OT evaluation in Jacksonville?

Thanks to strong local supply, solo practices often start in 2–4 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 3–7 weeks, and hospital programs in 6–12 weeks. Children under three can begin sooner through Duval County Early Steps, which delivers OT in the home.

Can OT help my child's handwriting?

Yes. Handwriting difficulty is one of the most common reasons children are referred to OT. The therapist assesses grip, hand strength, visual-motor skills, and posture, then builds the underlying skills. Many Jacksonville OTs offer handwriting and school-readiness programs.

Other Therapy Types in Jacksonville

Speech Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 OT Therapists in Jacksonville

Abigail Burtone, OTR

Jacksonville, FL

Occupational Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Occupational Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Other Therapy Types in Jacksonville

50 OT Therapists in Jacksonville

Abigail Burtone, OTR

Accessable Aging, LLC

Aegis Group Practice, LLC

Alexandria Bahnsen, OTR/L

Amanda Bennett

Andrea Baker-Seese, OT

Angela Cable

Anjanjyoti Baruah, OTR/L

Ashley Andrews, OTR/L

Ashley Baker, MS, OTR/L

Beverly Bass, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT

Brittni Bridenburg

Caitlin Anderson, OTR/L

Carly Black, MOT, OTR/L

Christina Bornmann, OT

Clarence Brown, OTR/L

Dayana Alvarez, OTD

Eden Alarcio, OT

Flordeliza Bennett

Hannah Burr

Isabelle Babson, OTD, OTR

James Braxton, OT

Janet Bryant, OTR/L

Jennifer Barnett, OTD, OTR/L

Jennifer Barrow, OTR/L, ATP

Jennifer Bazley, MOT

Jennifer Birst, OT

Jennifer Block, OTR/L, MSOT

Jessica Bruno, OTR/L

Jillian Allard, OTR/L

Johanna Abadias Gonzalez, OTRL

Johnny Barthel, OT

Justin Bean

Kacey Bazler

Kadajiah Barrett

Kara Boone, OTR/L

Karli Bukovac, MOT, OTR/L

Katerina Benedict, OTR/L

Katrina Abueg

Kelly Armstrong, OTR

Kelsey Cannon

Kendra Abelon, MSOT

Lakeyia Amos, COTA/L

Laura Brink

Lauren Adams

Lauren Baumann

Lillyn Bennett, LOTR, CLT, CFPS

Lindsay Berry, OTR/L

Lindsay Cancel, MOT, OTR/L

Lindsey Baker

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