Job Posting Title

Physical Therapist III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Oklahoma County Early Intervention

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

PIN 34000771

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Oklahoma City, 3017 N Stiles Avenue

Salary: $66,205 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description:

SoonerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

The Physical Therapists in the SoonerStart program is primarily responsible to examine and treat children with physical impairments and/or difficulties through the use of physical modalities. The goal is to assist the caregiver and child with physical challenges to improve mobility and function to increase independent movement and other skills necessary for functioning in daily routines.

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of Physical Therapy.  Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare.  Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.

Duties:

The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)
• Makes recommendations concerning standardized treatments/intervention based on developmental indications.
• Completes child assessments concerning developmental, educational, and social skills/abilities. 
• Participates in family interview.
• Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
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