Early Steps Pediatric PT, OT, & SLP

Company: Early Steps (WPES-Western Panhandle)
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

The Western Panhandle Early Steps is accepting applications for Florida Licensed Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, & Speech Therapy Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants & toddlers birth to three years old in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton & Santa Rosa Counties. Candidates can choose to serve 1 county or multiple counties. Services are delivered in the child's natural environment and therapists work as a multidisciplinary team member by collaborating with families/caregivers, Service Coordinators, & other professionals to develop & implement the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Essential Functions:

Build rapport with families & team members
Participate in curriculum based developmental assessments for eligibility determination
Conduct therapy evaluations & develop Plans of Care
Assist in the development of functional outcomes & goals on the child's Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)
Communicate with families about their child's development, strengths & needs
Assist families with embedding functional strategies into their daily routines & activities
Monitor & adjust strategies to meet the child & family's changing needs
Participate in collaborative team meetings & consultation relating to the child's outcomes, goals, & IFSP
Maintain up-to-date files/charts (written &/or electronic) for the purpose of ensuring alignment with specific program requirements.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient & effective team.

Early Steps credentialing requirements:

Submit Resume & Early Steps Application
Completion of Early Steps Attestation Checklist
Copy of Professional License
Ability to confirm one year post graduation experience with children birth through four years old
Enrollment with Florida Medicaid in provider's named discipline
National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
Enrollment with Medicaid for Early Intervention (EI) Medicaid Number
Current Professional Liability Insurance
Documentation of clearance on a Level II FBI background screening within the last five years

Requires Ability to:

Complete Early Steps Attestation Checklist for credentialing & approval
Complete required local Early Steps training requirements
Submit & adhere to Provider Agreement requirements per local, state and federal policy
Pass Level II Background Screening
Apply for Early Intervention Medicaid number
Enroll with & bill Region 1 Managed Care Medicaid Plans
Enroll with & bill Private Insurance Panels
Independently bill the local Early Steps office services provided
Travel between various locations
Work independently as well as a team member
Set up a home office & maintain supplies
Independently manage & maintain caseload & schedule
Appropriately interact & communicate with individuals from various cultural & socio-economic backgrounds
Maintain accuracy & confidentiality with all correspondence & records

Early Steps & Early Intervention:

Early Steps is Florida's Part C Early Intervention system that offers services to eligible infants & toddlers birth to thirty-six months who are at risk for or show developmental delays. Early Intervention is designed to support children & families in their daily routines as this is where children play & learn. Our program strives to support families & caregivers in focusing on the skills they already possess to help their child learn & develop. We recognize that caregiver support & participation is key to providing children consistent opportunities to reach their potential.

Please send a current resume to

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $51.00 - $71.00 per hour

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
Choose your own hours

Experience:
working in specified discipline with ages birth to five: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Pensacola, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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