Occupational Therapist - PPEC
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Job overview
Pediatric Health Choice seeks a contract Occupational Therapist to provide individualized therapy for children with complex medical and developmental needs. The therapist will assess patients, support mobility and developmental progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and families. The posting prefers one year of pediatric experience, including PPEC, early intervention, or medically fragile population experience.
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Full job description
Contract Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Health Choice (PPEC)
Pediatric Health Choice is a leading Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center dedicated to improving the lives of medically fragile and developmentally delayed children. We provide a safe, supportive environment where children receive skilled nursing care, therapies, and education—offering families peace of mind and children the opportunity to thrive.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Contract Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team.
Location: Leesburg, FL
Employment Type: Contract | Flexible Schedule
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Daytime Hours Only
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate | W-9 Contractor
Position Overview
As a Contract Occupational Therapist at Pediatric Health Choice, you will work hands-on with children to assess, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy services that promote mobility, function, and developmental progress. You’ll collaborate with nurses, physical and speech therapists, case managers, and families to support each child’s holistic growth and health.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct therapy evaluations for pediatric patients with complex medical and developmental needs
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Design and implement individualized treatment plans to support fine/gross motor development and functional mobility
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Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate therapy sessions
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Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with PPEC and state regulations
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Educate and support families regarding therapeutic goals, home positioning programs, and mobility strategies
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Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during care planning and progress reviews
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA, clinical standards, and ethical practices
Qualifications
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Current state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
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Prefer 1 year of pediatric experience (PPEC, early intervention, or medically fragile population experience preferred)
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
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Current CPR certification and ability to pass a Level II background screening
Why Join Us
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Flexible contract scheduling—create a workload that fits your availability
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Collaborative, supportive team environment
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Rewarding work with children who benefit deeply from physical therapy
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Electronic documentation system
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Mission-driven culture focused on family-centered care
Pediatric Health Choice is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of protected veteran status, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,954 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Florida median$79–118K/yr74 salary ranges
- Florida median$37–55/hr145 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 386 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Florida and 4,954 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- HCA Healthcare80 open
- AdventHealth73 open
- Select Medical43 open
- Experience
- Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,352 postings).
- Education
- 1,861 of the 4,954 open Occupational Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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