PT Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville seeks a Part‑Time Physical Therapist for Pediatrics Early Steps. You will perform developmental assessments in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and provide therapy within the family’s natural environment, following the EI plan and ensuring plan of care accuracy.

preferred candidates will have 2–5 years of pediatric experience; licensure in Florida is required and Medicaid EI enrollment is a must.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Florida (CAPTE‑accredited program).
• Two to five years’ experience with children birth to age 3 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes developmental evaluations, screenings, and assessments with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides intervention/consultations per Individualized Family Support Plan in natural environment.
• Develops Plan of Care and secures third‑party authorization.
• Maintains clinical materials and coordinates equipment replacement as needed.

Skills

Pediatric physical therapy

Early intervention experience

Education

CAPTE‑accredited PT degree

Job description

Job no: 541504

Work type: Staff Part-Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support

Department:30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title

PT Physical Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps

Classification Minimum Requirements

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.

Expected Salary

$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

• 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 an Physical Therapy Background.

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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.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time