Physical Therapist

Actalent • Miami, FL • 3h ago

Job Title: Physical TherapistJob Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team in Kendall, Florida. This role will provide evaluation and treatment services to children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental conditions. The Physical Therapist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility, coordination, strength, balance, motor planning, and overall functional independence. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, collaborative, and passionate about supporting children with diverse developmental needs in achieving meaningful goals at home, school, and within their communities.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess gross motor development, balance, coordination, strength, gait, posture, and functional mobility.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician recommendations.

Provide skilled therapeutic interventions focused on improving motor skills, mobility, functional independence, and quality of life.

Utilize evidence-based strategies and sensory-informed approaches when working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate to ensure optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with caregivers, teachers, behavioral specialists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Educate families and caregivers on home exercise programs, therapeutic activities, and strategies that promote continued progress outside of therapy sessions.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to patient care planning.

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations, policies, and standards of practice.

Essential Skills

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Active Florida Physical Therapist license in good standing

Current CPR/BLS certification

Experience working with pediatric populations or individuals with developmental disabilities

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working with children diagnosed with Autism (ASD)

Knowledge of sensory processing challenges, motor planning deficits, and developmental milestones

Experience in outpatient pediatric, school-based, early intervention, or interdisciplinary therapy settings

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Work Environment

This is a 100% onsite role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95680.00 - $95680.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive compensation Continuing education assistance Professional development opportunities Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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