Empowering Early Intervention PT in Schools

DOUGLAS ESD; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Pension/retirement (OPERS)

$10,000 hiring bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Holidays off and summer breaks

Job summary

Douglas ESD in Medford, Oregon, is hiring an Early Intervention Physical Therapist for its Douglas County EI/ESCE program. The role provides PT assessment, therapy, and consultative services to children birth to 3, in a school-based setting with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The schedule is 190 days per year, 5 days a week, with extended summer days. The salary ranges from $63,333 to $89,195 annually, with benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement through the Oregon

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Must hold an Oregon Physical Therapist License.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Background Check Conducted.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve birth to 3 through Early Intervention.
• Evaluate motor and sensory skills to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Evaluate motor (gross and adaptive) and sensory development to determine PT services needed.
• Instruct, train, and monitor classroom staff and parents in motor activities, accommodations, and modifications.
• Design and fabricate adaptive devices to enhance independence in the educational setting.
• Team with other personnel and agencies to provide coordinated and effective services.
• Participate in IFSP and IEP meetings to support development of child educational plans.
• Implement motor activities and accommodations that support IFSP/IEP goals.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Oregon PT license

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Douglas ESD in Medford, Oregon, is hiring an Early Intervention Physical Therapist for its Douglas County EI/ESCE program. The role provides PT assessment, therapy, and consultative services to children birth to 3, in a school-based setting with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The schedule is 190 days per year, 5 days a week, with extended summer days. The salary ranges from $63,333 to $89,195 annually, with benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement through the Oregon