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Serving Central Florida for over a decade

Where skilled therapists
meet schools that need them

TheraLinks connects OT, PT, SLP, and related service professionals with rewarding school-based positions — outstanding rates, school-day hours, and a team that actually knows your field.

A better way to work in schools

School-based therapy is one of the most rewarding paths in the field — and we make it as simple and lucrative as possible.

Awesome Hours

Work school hours — typically off by 4 pm on weekdays with all school holidays, Thanksgiving, Spring Break, and full summer breaks.

Flexible Pay

Choose weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pay schedules. Free direct deposit always available with no hidden fees.

Highest Rates

Our unique business structure lets us offer the highest possible compensation for qualified contractors — consistently above market.

Local Support

We're a Central Florida team. We know the districts, the schools, and the people — and we're always a call away.

Over a decade of trusted placements

For over a decade, our mission at TheraLinks has been to place highly qualified independent related service providers — OT, PT, COTA, PTA, SLP, D/HH, TVI and others — into positions of need within local school districts throughout Central Florida.

If you're an OT, PT, COTA, PTA, SLP, or Teacher of the Deaf and are interested in a position working with pediatrics in a school-based environment, don't take another position before contacting TheraLinks.

More About TheraLinks

Jason Sanders with his wife and son

TheraLinks was co-founded in 2011 by Jason Sanders, who serves as Managing Director. Jason's connection to therapy runs deep — his mother is an Occupational Therapist, and it was through her that he first developed an appreciation for the field. He went on to learn the healthcare staffing business firsthand at a national firm, where he quickly recognized both the opportunity and the gap: large companies couldn't offer the focused, personal service that local therapists and school districts deserved.

That insight led Jason to launch TheraLinks with a clear mission — to be a genuinely better option. By keeping the business local, lean, and specialized, TheraLinks is able to bill school systems at highly competitive rates while simultaneously ensuring contractors are among the best-compensated in their fields. Efficiencies that national companies simply can't match allow us to pass real savings along to everyone we work with.

The result: therapists who stay year after year, districts that keep calling back, and a reputation built on trust over more than a decade of placements throughout Central Florida.

Our Methods

At TheraLinks, we take a relationship-first approach to staffing. We don't just match credentials to job codes — we take the time to understand what you're looking for in a placement: district culture, travel distance, caseload type, and long-term goals.

Our process is simple:

  • 1You apply or reach out — we respond quickly, usually within 24 hours.
  • 2We learn about your background, licensure, and what you're looking for.
  • 3We present open positions that are a genuine fit — no pressure, no hard sell.
  • 4You choose your placement, sign a straightforward contract, and start working.
  • 5We handle onboarding coordination, credentialing support, and payroll — so you can focus on the kids.

Competitive rates for every discipline

Based on experience. Annual figures reflect a typical 190-day school-year calendar (7.75 hrs/day × 190 days = 1,472.5 max hours).

Therapy Assistants

PTA / COTA
$35–$40+
per hour
$51,000–$59,000+ / year

OT & PT

Licensed Therapists
$50–$55+
per hour
$70,000–$78,000+ / year

Speech-Language

SLP
$50–$56+
per hour
$70,000–$80,000+ / year

*Annual figures based on max 1,472.5 hours. Rates vary based on experience and assignment.

We work with a wide range of specialists

If you serve children in a school-based setting, there's a strong chance we have a position for you in Central Florida.

Occupational Therapy (OT)
Physical Therapy (PT)
COTA
PTA
Speech-Language (SLP)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
Teacher Visually Impaired (TVI)
+ Other Specialists

Special FRS Retirement Solutions

Former Florida Retirement System (FRS) employees who have retired or exited DROP can return to the school setting through TheraLinks — without jeopardizing their retirement benefits. Contact us to learn how →

Know someone who'd be a great fit?

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We'd love to hear from you

Have a question about a position, rates, or working with TheraLinks? Reach out and we'll get back to you quickly.

Location
Winter Haven, FL 33881

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