UCP of Central Florida partners with talented independent contractors for the following positions:

• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Speech Language Associates

To be considered for a contract position the following must be provided:

• Resume
• Copy of diploma
• Copy of current professional license
• Copy of liability insurance
• Copy of Early Steps enrollment, code and 3 completed modules
• Business card
• Promotional materials (pamphlets, letterhead)
• Stationary (i.e. billing invoice)
• Copy of NPI number
• Copy of Medicaid number (or date Medicaid application was mailed to Florida Medicaid)

What to expect:

• Schedule – Therapist provides availability and times
• Paid Hours – Paid for actual Treatment Hours
• Year end: 1099
• Payment Schedule – Paid 30-45 days after receipt of monthly invoice
• Withholding of Federal Taxes – None are withheld
• Worker’s Compensation Ins. – Therapist Responsible
• Unemployment Compensation Ins.– Therapist Responsible
• Professional Liability Ins. – Therapist Responsible
• Mileage/Tolls – Therapist Responsible
• Continuing Education/License – Therapist Responsible
• Benefits – Therapist Responsible
• Dress Code – Professional Dress or Plain Polo Shirt
• Desk/Office –There may be 1 desk assigned to all contract staff to share

Helpful Websites:

• WWW.businesslicenses.com/licenses/fl
• WWW.stateofflorida.com
• WWW.irs.gov/business