PT Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

University of Florida; Gainesville, Jacksonville (FL, FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics) for Early Steps to join a multidisciplinary team in Florida. The role involves developmental evaluations, screenings, and IFSP-based interventions in natural environments, with plan development and payer authorization responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida, possess AOTA certification, have a valid driver’s license, and meet background screening

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida and eligible for Medicaid Provider Number.
• Requires Level II background screening and enrollment with Children’s Medicaid EI Services.

Responsibilities

• Performs developmental evaluations, screenings, and assessments with multidisciplinary team to determine eligibility and plan interventions.
• Provides intervention/consultations per each child’s IFSP using the Primary Service Provider approach.
• Develops Plan of Care and secures authorization for services from third-party payers and program policies.
• Maintains clinical materials, supplies, and submits requests for replacements or repairs as needed.

Education

OT degree from accredited program

AOTA certification exam

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

PT Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

• University of Florida
• United States
• Sep 26, 2026

Medicine Part Time - Continuing

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PT Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

Classification Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination.

Job Description:

Completes developmental evaluations, screenings, and assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team for the purpose of determining eligibility, monitoring progress, updating IFSPs, and planning intervention.

Provides intervention/consultations as authorized on each child’s Individualized Family Support Plan in the natural environment utilizing the Primary Service Provider approach.

Develops Plan of Care and obtains authorization for services as required by third party Payers and program policies.

Maintains clinical materials, supplies, and work are, and submits request for Replacement or repair as needed.

$39.27-$51.25 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Licensed as a Occupational Therapist in accordance with Section 468. Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B11,

F.A.C.

Must have a valid Driver’s License and be eligible for a Medicaid Provider Number.

Requires Level II Criminal Background Screening and be eligible for enrollment with Children’s Medical Services.

Must enroll as a Medicaid Early Intervention (EI) Services provider. Completion of Early Steps online

orientation modules (1-3) within 90 days of application date. Applications must be renewed every three

(3) years and document thirty-six (36) hours of CEU/In-service training. All in service hours must be related to at least one of the early intervention professional competency areas.

Preferred:

Preferred: Two to five years’ experience working with children birth to age 3 with special needs.

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Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at [phone] (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.