Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

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

Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

Douglas ESD JACKSON COUNTY EI/ESCE - Medford, Oregon. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5920284

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Early Intervention Physical Therapist– Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for an Early Intervention Physical Therapist for our Douglas County Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program.

JOB SUMMARY: Provide physical therapy assessment, therapy, and consultative services in the area of physical therapy. Services will be provided in Early Intervention for children with motor and sensory impairments.

This school-based position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives with a schedule designed with your own work-life balance in mind!

SCHEDULE/WORK YEAR: 190 days per year, 5 days per week PLUS an additional 5 weeks of extended days in July and August. (Exact hours to be determined once summer program schedules are released.)

SALARY: $63,333 - $89,195 per year dependent upon relevant verifiable experience (Equivalent to: $333.33- $469.45 per day or $41.67 - $58.68 per hour)

BENEFITS: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.

$10,000 Hiring Bonus
Potential for Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Holidays off, Winter Break, Spring Break, Thanksgiving time off, and weeks off throughout the summer.

Come work where you can build your career and still have room for a life!

DUTIES

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.

• Serving children birth to 3 through Early Intervention.
• Evaluate student motor and sensory skills to determine eligibility for special education services using standardized assessment instruments.
• Evaluate motor (gross and adaptive) and sensory development to determine appropriate type and amount of physical therapy services required to insure reasonable educational progress.
• Instruct, train, and monitor classroom staff and parents in the implementation of appropriate motor activities, accommodations, and modifications.
• Design and fabricate adaptive devices and equipment 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 assist with the development of individual child educational plans.
• Implement motor activities, accommodations, and modifications that support IFSP and IEP goals.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degree in Physical Therapy required with graduation from an accredited physical therapy school. Must hold an Oregon Physical Therapist License.

Background Check Conducted

Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

Douglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $63,333 to $89,195 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Physical Therapist

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• ESD HR
• 1409 NE Diamond Lake #110
• Suite 110
• Roseburg, Oregon 97470
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]