Occupational Therapist School Setting in Homestead, FL

Sunbelt Staffing; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a pediatric outpatient clinic in South Florida. The role supports children and teens aged 2–18 with mild to moderate needs, beginning at 7.5 hours/week and expanding to up to two days per week as caseload grows.

This contract offers potential for extension or permanent placement based on performance, within a collaborative team focused on empowering each child's growth.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Medicaid provider number required.
• Previous experience in school or pediatric outpatient settings preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in working with children on pragmatics, receptive and expressive language, reading, writing delays, and high-functioning autism spectrum.
• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to engage in collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual sessions, seeing one child at a time.
• Assess, evaluate, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide targeted therapy for children with delays or autism, supporting communication, daily living, and academic skills.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to team discussions.
• Adapt approach based on each child’s unique needs and progress.
• Track and document intervention outcomes and client progress.
• Maintain compliance with Medicaid and regulatory standards.

Skills

Active FL license

Medicaid provider

Peds outpatient

Pragmatics language delays autism

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Step into a rewarding contract role as an Occupational Therapist in vibrant South Florida, supporting children and teens with a range of mild to moderate needs. This pediatric outpatient clinic fosters individualized care, providing you with the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of young clients ages 2-18. The position begins as part-time, with 7.5 hours per week and the exciting possibility to expand up to two days weekly as the caseload grows. For those seeking long-term stability, excellent performance could lead to extension or a permanent placement.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Florida Occupational Therapist license
• Medicaid provider number required
• Previous experience in school or pediatric outpatient settings preferred
• Knowledge and skill in working with children on pragmatics, receptive and expressive language, reading, writing delays, and high-functioning autism spectrum
• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation abilities
• Ability to engage in collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual sessions, seeing one child at a time
• Assess, evaluate, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide targeted therapy for children with delays or autism, supporting communication, daily living, and academic skills
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to team discussions
• Adapt approach based on each childs unique needs and progress
• Track and document intervention outcomes and client progress
• Maintain compliance with Medicaid and regulatory standards

Youll be working in a dynamic, supportive clinic with a collaborative team whose mission is to empower every childs growth. Expand your clinical skills while benefiting from a flexible, part-time contract arrangement that may pave the way for further career advancement.