Salary will be up to $35.00 per hour

Part time position working up to 10 hours per week

We are looking for a passionate, innovative, and dynamic Physical or Occupational Therapist to join our team of evaluators. The Physical and/or Occupational Therapist works with a team of experienced evaluators conducting inter-disciplinary developmental evaluations for children aged birth to three for the purpose of determining program eligibility and to increase each child's unique developmental and learning opportunities. Easterseals Florida is seeking an individual who is able to develop positive relationships with children and families and is willing to coach and share their knowledge and skills with the families and other professionals. Easterseals Florida is seeking an individual who is able to develop positive relationships with children and families and is willing to coach and share their knowledge and skills with the families and other professionals.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A snapshot of what you'll do:

• Perform Part C eligibility and therapy evaluations and write treatment plans
• Provide early intervention therapy services in the natural environment to infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities as part of the Florida Early Steps Program as needed
• Guide and teach parents and other caregivers on how they can use certain strategies to support their children's learning and development during the family's everyday routines and activities

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and or training
• Florida Professional License (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist)
• Florida Medicaid Provider Number preferred
• NPI Number preferred
• Knowledgeable of infant and toddler development
• Experience working with birth to 3 population is preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program related business (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

For more information about the Southernmost Coast Early Steps Program, please go to https://eastersealsflorida.e3applicants.com/about-us/early-steps.