Physical Therapist - Evaluator

Job Details

Job Location: Developmental Pathways

• Aurora Office

• Aurora, CO

Position Type: FT - 40 hrs/week

Education Level: Bachelors

Salary Range: $68,571.00 - $76,286.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Developmental Pathways has an opportunity for a Physical Therapist (PT) - Evaluator in our Early Intervention (EI) department who will provide developmental strategies relating to physical therapy during evaluations to children with physical, genetic, neurological, cognitive, and/or orthopedic disorders. The Physical Therapist will conduct early intervention evaluations and assessments for children under 3 years old who are referred for early intervention services. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will use standardized evaluation and assessment tools to perform evaluation and assessments to determine eligibility for Early Intervention. The PT will complete written reports from either evaluations or assessments.

Our ideal PT will possess strong organization, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. The PT will actively develop collaborative relationships with individuals, families, peers, and other community partners and be proactive to identify problems and seek solutions for both internal and external customers.

This is a 40-hour full-time hybrid position, working remotely and coming into our headquarters in Aurora, CO/off-site locations as needed.

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5th at 11:59 PM (MST)

Starting Salary and Benefits

$68,571 - $76,286 / annually

• Great work-life balance & flexible work schedules

• Health/dental/visioncoverage

• Generous paid time off and holiday pay

• Monthly work remote stipend

• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%

• Mileage reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

• Discounts on auto and homeowners' insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Credit union membership

• Employer-paid training

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Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program

• Two years experience in the relevant field

• Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT)

• Active DORA licensure in Colorado

• Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices and procedures

• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate

• Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance

• Ability to meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years

• Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twists of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.

Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Experience or training in Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2 Edition (DAYC-2) or Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA)

• Training in Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) administration

• Vision screening training

• Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention

• Additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment

• Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct early intervention evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Intervention services.

• Uses Early Intervention Colorado state-approved assessment tools

• Must meet the personnel standards set forth by EI Colorado

• Perform hearing and vision screenings

• Shares evaluation results with family and provides next steps

• Develop and maintains working case files per department policies and procedures

• Submit billing and supporting documentation timely

• Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required

• Maintain EI Provider portal profile

• Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services. Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines

About Us

Started in 1964, Developmental Pathways (DP) is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorado's Community Centered Boards (CCB), connecting people to federal, state, county, and private funding. We are also Colorado's largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources, serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.

At DP, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want to give you the ability to grow and do what you love. We are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that values integrity, innovation, partnership, and stewardship, you've come to the right place!

If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo.org