PT Speech Therapist- Pediatrics Early Steps

University Of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for Pediatrics Early Steps at the Jacksonville Campus. You will conduct multidisciplinary evaluations, develop plans, and support children birth to 3 years in their natural environments.

Role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, licensure, and eligibility for Medicaid provider enrollment. Time-limited position with background check and credential evaluation; salary ranges per hour posted.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a major emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multidisciplinary evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Steps program related to speech/communication and development.
• Prepare written recommendations and develop plans to meet needs of children birth to 3 years.
• Provide intervention/consultations as authorized on Individual Family Support Plans and maintain client records.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

PT Speech Therapist- Pediatrics Early Steps

Job no: 541505
Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title:

PT Speech Therapist- Pediatrics Early Steps

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree with a major emphasis in Speech- Language Pathology

Job Description:

Responsible for conducting discipline specific and multidisciplinary evaluations to determine eligibility for the Northeastern Early Steps Program as related to speech/Communication and other areas of development: Must prepare written recommendations and develop program plans to meet the individual needs of eligible children birth to 3 years of age. Must provide intervention/consultations as authorized on the Individual Family Support Plans and Maintain files for each client. Must keep accurate records for billing and compliance.

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

$35.92-$50.29 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist 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:

• Two to five years’ experience working with children birth to age 3 with speech, language, communication and

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

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

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.