PT Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Early Steps
University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination.
- Licensed as an 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 (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.
Nice To Haves
- Two to five years’ experience working with children birth to age 3 with special needs.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Health Assessment Required: yes
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Career Level
Mid Level
