Per Diem Pediatric ST,PT,OT Home Care

Job Description: Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Speech Therapist (ST) – Sarasota Area

Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Therapy (PT):

  • 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.

• Occupational Therapy (OT):

  • 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.

• Speech Therapy (ST):

  • 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.

• General Responsibilities for All Therapists:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

• For Physical Therapy (PT):

  • Active and unrestricted Florida state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.

• For Occupational Therapy (OT):

  • Active and unrestricted Florida state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

• For Speech Therapy (ST):

  • Active and unrestricted Florida state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).

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

• 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 co