Occupational Therapist

Shine Bright Therapy; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Bright Therapy in Miami, FL is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide direct services to a pediatric caseload and lead clinical initiatives within the team. The role emphasizes growth, compassion, and collaboration in a supportive setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in OT, a Florida license in good standing, and bring strong assessment skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. A Level II background check and Medicaid number are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Florida State License in good standing is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children and families.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with autism and/or developmental delays is preferred.
• Level II background screening is required.
• Medicaid number is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric clients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services focused on improving functional skills and independence.
• Support development in areas such as sensory regulation, motor coordination, and ADLs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team to support holistic care plans.
• Provide guidance and education to parents and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Contribute clinical expertise to support team collaboration and program development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Autism experience

Family communication

Education

Master’s in OT

Florida State License

Job description

Are you seeking a position where every detail of your work will amaze and inspire you, where you will solve real problems, where you will aspire to grow in order to have more of an impact AND have fun while doing so? Then this is the place for you!

Occupational therapy at Shine Bright Therapy is all about helping children grow, play, and thrive in ways that feel exciting and meaningful to them. Our incredible therapy gyms are packed with equipment designed to meet sensory needs and build both gross motor and fine motor skills-everything from swings and monkey bars to a rock-climbing wall and even a squeeze machine.

The Occupational Therapist role is to provide direct, quality, occupational therapy services to an established caseload, as well as provide clinical expertise and leadership within their scope of practice to the rest of the clinical team. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with expertise in pediatrics to grow and further develop a proven program.

The successful candidate will deliver professional and clinical expertise and work corroboratively with a high-performance team.

The ideal candidate for this position is innovative and creative and will contribute enriching activities to the therapeutic setting. The candidate should have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn, contributing to a work environment centered on teamwork and professionalism.

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• Florida State License in good standing (required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children and families.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with autism and/or developmental delays (preferred)
• Level II background screening (required)
• Medicaid number (required)

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate pediatric clients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide direct occupational therapy services focused on improving functional skills and independence
• Support development in areas such as sensory regulation, motor coordination, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team to support holistic care plans
• Provide guidance and education to parents and caregivers
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Contribute clinical expertise to support team collaboration and program development