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Pediatric Developmental Services

Working at PDS for a year, across both the Ponte Vedra and Nocatee locations, was truly an amazing and rewarding experience. A typical day varied between providing therapy sessions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, which fostered strong communication and support. I consistently received positive feedback from both colleagues and supervisors, and I felt valued as part of the team.

One of the things I appreciated most about PDS was their respect for work-life balance; they understood the importance of personal days for appointments. They also offered free CEUs, which was a great benefit for professional growth. Regular monthly meetings allowed us to connect with fellow PDS employees across sites and served as a source of encouragement and team-building.

During my time with PDS, I learned a lot about myself as a clinician and as a professional. Transitioning from a hospital setting to the school environment presented challenges — particularly leading group therapy with six to ten students of varying abilities and needs. However, this experience ultimately strengthened my clinical skills and adaptability.

The most enjoyable and fulfilling part of the job was collaborating closely with teachers and witnessing my students’ progress, especially when they were finally discharged from services after overcoming their speech sound or language delays. That sense of shared success made the work incredibly meaningful.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I loved the kids! The job is easy. You go to the classrooms to get the students scheduled for virtual speech sessions and supervise/assist as needed during the session, which last about 10-20 minutes. Then return the student to their classroom.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You are at the mercy of the staff at your particular school. It's a weird position because you're not a school employee, and a lot of times you don't know what directives to follow because they either don't exist or they conflict. PDS staff are pleasant, but not always helpful with giving direct answers.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It depends on the school you are working at and if the teachers resent that you need to interrupt their classes. PDS staff are nice but not always forthcoming with information or answers. They also ask multiple times for time sheets that you've already submitted even after you get confirmation of submission.

Working at PDS has been such a rewarding experience. As a Client Services Manager, I feel genuinely valued by leadership! Management not only cares about my success but actively supports me in stepping out of my comfort zone to grow professionally. 

One of the things I love most is the team I get to manage. The culture here is welcoming, collaborative, and positive. I also appreciate that my voice is heard. I’ve had real input in developing processes and best practices. 

If you are looking for a company that encourages growth, values its employees, and fosters a strong team environment, I can’t recommend PDS enough! 

I am half way through my second year working for PDS. They have been wonderful so far. They offer W-2 full time work, healthcare including vision and dental as well as retirement (after the first year) with a company match! The health insurance is a little bit pricey but I am sure as they grow, the prices will come down. Anytime I have had a question, they respond quickly. My recruiter is literally a text message away should any problems rise. HR is easy to work with and really tries to help us out! For my birthday the sent me a gift card and during the Holidays they sound out the most delicious cookies!! Hopefully they continue to grow and succeed so that we can continue to succeed as well. 

Wonderful experience working with Pediatric Developmental Services. All of the administrative staff are personable, welcoming, and helpful in the process of getting started with the company and continue to provide guidance and assistance even after placement. They value the connections they make with their districts and do everything they can to continue those partnerships. They are supportive in your decisions and celebrate your milestones along the way! I wouldn't trade my experience with PDS for anything. They really helped me develop as an occupational therapist and I feel confident in my abilities going forward. Their employment and partnership opened new doors that I am immensely grateful for!

I don’t really communicate with the staff that i was employed through or with; unless its HR. HR gets back to you relatively quick. I communicate with the staff at each school they put me with. They don’t really train you, they just stick you at a school and expect for you to know what to do. Its good because it forces you to communicate and take initiative. However, some experiences could have been different if behavior management was something they trained you on. Especially for the new staff that are just coming out of school. I would say that I don’t mind working with this company but it would be nice to have holiday pay or breaks like the staff who work directly with the county’s. 

PDS has been amazing to me since the beginning. My CF year started out a little rocky, and upon asking for a different placement, they were on it!!! And I have been happier ever since. They truly care about their therapists and want to ensure satisfaction in the workplace. I have loved the flexibility of taking whatever time I needed off, without question! I feel like the pay is super reasonable, too. I would recommend PDS to anyone!! 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay is good. That is about all I can say.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Horrible communication. Miscommunication. Mistakes made with pay.  Putting therapist in wrong district. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hard to say because it is all virtual.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
If they notified the district you should be in you will meet with students virtually.

I am extremely grateful to be a part of the PDS team. I have numerous people I can reach out to who help me and support me with anything I may need. They are also super flexible with hours and compensation. There is a reason I've stayed with them for 3 years so far! They have also provided me the opportunity to be a CF supervisor each year that I've been employed by them, which I have enjoyed greatly! 

As an employee of Pediatric Developmental Services for the past 6 years, I can attest that this company is a fantastic company to work for. They have wonderful support staff and the pay is competitive. They were always there to help me resolve any issues I had with the schools I've worked for. Benefits were great and they have subscriptions to therapy websites which make lesson planning a breeze. Never had an issue with them. Would highly recommend!

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