Occupational Therapist-Early Steps-Contracted and staff
Job details
- Pay
- $50.00 – $96.00 an hour
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 6, 2026
- Job function
- Healthcare
About this role
Join Our Team as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist!
Gulf Central Early Steps is seeking a passionate and dedicated Florida Licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist to work with infants and toddlers (ages 0–3) with developmental delays. This opportunity is for a contracted and/or staff positions.
As part of our Early Steps team, you will:
- Provide family-centered early intervention services in children’s homes and natural environments.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and developmental specialists through joint visits and weekly team meetings.
- Take part in professional development with FL-Epic (Florida Embedded Practices and Interventions with Caregivers) to grow in your role as an OT in Early Intervention.
Location
North Port, Sarasota and Bradenton
What We’re Looking For:
Florida OT License (required)
Pediatric experience (1 year preferred)
Reliable transportation (must be able to drive)
Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
Contracted Positions Offer:
- Full flexibility: you manage your hours (16 minimum hours/week), schedule, and caseload
- Opportunity to grow your practice in early intervention
- Mileage reimbursement
Staff Positions Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement: 10% salary contribution to a 401K
- Supplemental/Voluntary insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Flexible scheduling
Schedule
- Part-time and full-time available
- Flexible
- Monday–Friday
Apply today and join Gulf Central Early Steps in making a lasting difference for children and their families.
Job Types
Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $96.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: On the road