PT Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

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

Job summary

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join the Pediatrics Early Steps program at the Jacksonville Campus. You will perform developmental evaluations, screenings, and assessments with the multidisciplinary team to determine eligibility and plan intervention.

Responsibilities include developing plans of care, obtaining authorization for services, maintaining clinical materials, and coordinating with third-party payers.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida (468 statute, 64B11 FAC).
• Must have valid driver's license and Medicaid provider eligibility.
• Background screening required and enrollment with Medicaid EI Services.

Responsibilities

• Completes developmental evaluations, screenings, and assessments with the multidisciplinary team.
• Plans intervention and monitors progress for eligibility and IFSP updates.
• Develops Plan of Care and obtains third-party service authorization.
• Maintains clinical materials and coordinates replacements as needed.

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job no: 541502

Work type: Staff Part-Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support

Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title 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.

Expected Salary

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

Background Check is Required.

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.

Health Assessment Required: yes

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time