PT Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

University of Florida; Gainesville, Jacksonville (FL, FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a PT for Pediatrics Early Steps in Florida. The role involves pediatric evaluations, IFSP-based interventions, and care planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Requires CAPTE-approved PT degree, Florida license, and Medicaid enrollment eligibility. Two to five years’ pediatric experience is preferred; background checks apply; posting ends after specified date.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in Florida per 468. Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B20, F.A.C.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be eligible for a Medicaid Provider Number.
• Must enroll in Early Steps online orientation modules within 90 days of application date.
• Enrollment with Children’s Medical Services required.
• Completion of Early Steps orientation modules (1-3) within 90 days of application date; CEU/In-service hours requirements.

Responsibilities

• Completes developmental evaluations, screenings, and assessments with multidisciplinary team to determine eligibility and plan intervention.
• Provides intervention/consultations as authorized on each child’s IFSP using the Primary Service Provider approach.
• Develops Plan of Care and obtains authorization for services from third party payers and program policies.
• Maintains clinical materials, supplies, and work area; requests replacements as needed.
• Ensures thirty-six (36) hours of CEU/In-service training every three years; aligns with early intervention competencies.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Florida licensure

Medicaid enrollment

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-approved PT degree

Job description

PT Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

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

Medicine Part Time - Continuing

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PT Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

Degree as a physical therapist from an institution that has been approved for the training of physical therapists by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

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 police.

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

$40.23-$51.72 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in accordance with Section 468. Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 64B20,

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 an Physical Therapy Background.

Background Check is Required.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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.