Physical Therapist Evaluator

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 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/vision coverage

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

Qualifications

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

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

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!