Occupational Therapist

What if your workday ended at 3:30 PM, every day, with no evenings, no weekends and no IEP paperwork?

I'm reaching out because your background stood out, and I think you'd be a great fit for our Pediatric Occupational Therapist role at Specialized Speech Center.

Here's what makes this one different:

• 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Beat the traffic and have your evenings back.
• One location, no driving. You stay on-site at a private school in Miami Gardens all day, with no running between homes or clinics.
• Private therapy, not the school district. You work under a clinical plan of care, with no IEP meetings and no district red tape.
• A steady caseload of kids you get to know and watch progress all year.
• A team that has your back. You'll have pediatric OTs and SLPs to collaborate with, plus support from a practice that's been serving South Florida families for years.
• New grads welcome. We'll support you as you grow.

About the Position

Specialized Speech Center is a private pediatric speech and occupational therapy practice based in Hollywood, FL. We are hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide private outpatient therapy on-site at a private school in Miami Gardens.

This is not a public school or school district position. You will work for Specialized Speech Center, not the school. Services are private therapy delivered on the school campus during the school day, under a clinical plan of care rather than an IEP.

Responsibilities

• Complete pediatric OT evaluations and write individualized plans of care.
• Treat students one-on-one and in small groups, covering fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, handwriting, self-care and executive function.
• Write daily treatment notes, progress reports and re-evaluations in line with insurance and Medicaid requirements.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about goals and progress.
• Work with teachers and school staff on classroom strategies and carryover.
• Coordinate with our SLPs for students seen by both disciplines.

Requirements

• Active Florida OT license (OTR/L), or eligible to obtain one before starting
• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• NBCOT certification
• Pediatric experience preferred; new graduates welcome
• Able to pass a Level 2 background screening
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole a plus

Why Join Us

• Consistent weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Small-school setting with a steady caseload and no commuting between sites
• Clinical, private-practice model: no IEP paperwork or district meetings
• Supportive team of pediatric SLPs and OTs
• [Benefits, e.g., CEU allowance, PTO, health insurance]

To Apply: Submit your resume through Indeed. Questions: jennifer@therapyssc.com OR office 954-442-9422 cell 305-915-6292

Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person