Physical Therapist - Birth to Three

Educational Service District 112; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 seeks a Physical Therapist to provide PT services for birth-to-three in natural environments. The role entails assessment, direct therapy, training, and consultation to staff and families, serving as liaison with medical and community providers.

The position is full time in Clark County, with an 185-day contract and prorated salary. The salary range is $62,551.00 to $102,749.00, placement based on education and certificated experience.

Qualifications

• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State ESA physical therapist certificate.
• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State license to practice physical therapy.
• Regular attendance is required to ensure consistency for students and program.

Responsibilities

• Inform teachers and school personnel of physical therapy services.
• Assess functional capabilities of infants and toddlers on caseload.
• Develop and implement IFSP goals with measurable outcomes.
• Maintain EI documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team to support goals.
• Travel within ESD 112 service area as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Regular attendance

Education

WA ESA PT certificate

WA PT license

Job description

Reporting directly to the Director of Early Intervention, the Physical Therapist (PT) provides physical therapy services in the areas of assessment, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families of children ages birth to three in natural environments as a primary service provider. The PT serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.

The full salary range for this position is $62,551.00 - $102,749.00. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Assignment/Location:

We are recruiting for a Physical Therapist to serve our Early Intervention program in Clark County. This position is full time, 185 day contract. The contract and salary will be prorated to start date.

Learn more about our Early Intervention Program here: https://www.esd112.org/special-services/birth-to-three-early-intervention/

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

• Inform teachers and other school personnel of physical therapy services.
• Provide formal and informal evaluations assessing functional capabilities of infants and toddlers on assigned caseload.
• Develop and implement specific goals with measurable outcomes in the Individual Family Service Plan in conjunction with the IFSP team.
• Maintain all Early Intervention documentation including EI state forms and written documenation of all evaluations, goals, physical therapy treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with doctors and families, in accordance with agency formats in a professional manner and in compliance with established time frame.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure goals of the infant, toddler, and family are met as stated in the Individual Family Service Plan.
• Provide consultation and home programs for the families/caregivers to facilitate goals as identified in the Individual Family Service Plan.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Availability to consult for other disciplines on an as-needed basis.
• Attend required scheduled meetings.
• Travel within ESD 112 service area.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State ESA physical therapist certificate.
• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington State license to practice physical therapy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a special education public school setting or with pediatric populations.
• Experience interpreting state and federal special education law.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Provide service in homes and child care centers.
• Physically able to perform duties of position in addition to the ability to get to a child's level, ability to bend and/or stoop.
• Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Driver's license and an acceptable driving abstract.