Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

South Florida Occupational Therapy is a private-pay pediatric occupational therapy practice providing school-based and after-school home-based services in East Fort Lauderdale. South Florida Occupational Therapy is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to join the practice as it thoughtfully expands services across established school partnerships.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established and thriving caseload across highly sought-after private schools, with the flexibility to build a schedule that aligns with your preferred work style. The incoming therapist will assume a central role in carrying a substantial caseload across these schools, supported by strong, long-standing school partnerships and a close, side-by-side collaboration with the practice owner.

This role is ideal for an OT who values autonomy, collaboration, and high-quality care within supportive school environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one occupational therapy services to pediatric clients
• Deliver OT services primarily in private school settings, with some after-school home-based sessions available.
• Serve children ages 2.5–12 years
• Collaborate with the practice owner, teachers, families, and school teams.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation for private-pay services
• Maintain professional standards and communication in school and home settings
• Builds warm, professional relationships with children, families, and private school staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric OT experience (school-based experience preferred)
• Thrives in friendly, collaborative school environments with engaged teachers and families
• Values gentle, relationship-based care over productivity-driven models
• Comfortable working independently with consistent, collaborative support from the practice owner

Practice Setting

• Highly sought-after private schools in Fort Lauderdale
• Optional after-school home-based sessions, with flexibility in choosing preferred locations (ranging from downtown Fort Lauderdale to Pompano Beach)
• Established school partnerships and supportive school communities

Schedule & Flexibility

• Flexible scheduling based on therapist availability
• Opportunity to carry a substantial, consistent caseload
• Ability to structure full days or spread sessions across the week

Compensation

• Paid per 30-minute session
• Competitive private-pay rates, with opportunity for rate increases based on experience, consistency, and demonstrated commitment to the practice
• Contractor (1099) position

How to Apply

Candidates may submit a resume and a brief introduction to:
Amanda@SouthFloridaOccupationalTherapy.com

Company DescriptionSouth Florida Occupational Therapy LLC is a pediatric occupational therapy practice dedicated to supporting children’s participation, confidence, and skill development in both home and school environments throughout South Florida. The practice offers individualized, one-to-one therapy focused on helping children build foundational abilities in fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor coordination, self-regulation, executive functioning, and academic participation. Founded and led by a Fort Lauderdale native and licensed pediatric occupational therapist with experience in outpatient, school-based, and home-health care, the practice emphasizes relationship based care over productivity driven models that enhance children’s abilities to succeed in daily routines and academic tasks.

Company Description

South Florida Occupational Therapy LLC is a pediatric occupational therapy practice dedicated to supporting children’s participation, confidence, and skill development in both home and school environments throughout South Florida. The practice offers individualized, one-to-one therapy focused on helping children build foundational abilities in fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor coordination, self-regulation, executive functioning, and academic participation. Founded and led by a Fort Lauderdale native and licensed pediatric occupational therapist with experience in outpatient, school-based, and home-health care, the practice emphasizes relationship based care over productivity driven models that enhance children’s abilities to succeed in daily routines and academic tasks.