Per Diem Pediatric ST,PT,OT Home Care

Matrix Home Care•Fort Meyers, FL

26d

About The Position

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech Therapists (ST) to join our team in the Fort Meyers area. As a Per Diem therapist, you will work on an as -needed basis to provide high -quality therapy services to children with a variety of physical, occupational, and speech/communication disorders. This role requires collaboration with families and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that support the child’s development in all areas.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Florida state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Active and unrestricted Florida state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Active and unrestricted Florida state license to practice as a Speech -Language Pathologist (SLP).
Previous experience working with pediatric populations is highly preferred, with a focus on children with developmental delays, physical disabilities, communication disorders, and sensory processing issues.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
Passionate about providing therapy that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

Nice To Haves

Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC -SLP) from the American Speech -Language -Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical assessments to evaluate motor skills, strength, balance, and coordination in pediatric patients.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve physical function, mobility, and strength.
Provide therapy services focused on improving gross motor skills, balance, posture, and coordination.
Educate families on exercises and activities to support the child’s physical development at home.
Conduct evaluations of fine motor skills, sensory processing, daily living activities, and cognitive abilities.
Develop personalized therapy plans to enhance skills in self -care, play, school readiness, and other daily tasks.
Provide therapy interventions that promote independence and improve sensory integration and motor coordination.
Collaborate with families to develop strategies for improving daily routines and occupational functioning.
Perform speech and language assessments to evaluate speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.
Design and implement personalized speech therapy plans to address communication challenges, language delays, articulation disorders, and social communication difficulties.
Provide therapy services for speech clarity, language comprehension, expressive language skills, and fluency.
Educate and guide families on speech development strategies to use at home.
Monitor progress of therapy goals and adjust treatment plans as needed to meet the child’s needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, teachers, and other therapists, to ensure comprehensive care for the child.
Maintain accurate and up -to -date documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and assessments.
Provide educational support to families and caregivers, helping them understand how to incorporate therapy techniques into daily routines.
Comply with all state and federal regulations, including those related to therapy practices and documentation.