full-time
Early Intervention
Physical Therapist - Birth to Three
Educational Service District 112
Vancouver, WA
Job Description
Physical Therapist - Birth to Three | Educational Service District 112 | Vancouver, WA | Full-Time
ESD 112 is recruiting a Physical Therapist to serve its Early Intervention program in Clark County. This position is full time on a 185-day contract. The contract and salary will be prorated to the start date.
Compensation: $62,551-$102,749 per year. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.
General responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Director of Early Intervention, the Physical Therapist 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.
Essential functions:
- Inform teachers and other school personnel of physical therapy services
- Provide formal and informal evaluations assessing the functional capabilities of infants and toddlers on the assigned caseload
- Develop and implement specific goals with measurable outcomes in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), in conjunction with the IFSP team
- Maintain all Early Intervention documentation, including state forms, evaluations, goals, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with doctors and families, in a professional manner and on time
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ensure the goals of the infant, toddler, and family stated in the IFSP are met
- Provide consultation and home programs for families and caregivers
- Consult for other disciplines as needed, attend required meetings, and travel within the ESD 112 service area
Working conditions: services are provided in homes and child care centers. The role requires getting to a child's level, bending and stooping, and lifting or transferring children and equipment. Employment requires a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI, a driver's license, and an acceptable driving abstract.
A complete application includes a full 10-year work history, at least three professional references, a cover letter, a resume, a copy of your PT license, and transcripts.
Benefits: positions of at least 17.5 hours per week receive retirement and medical, dental, and vision insurance at affordable premiums, plus a 25% child care discount at ECE child care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, and an employee assistance program.
About ESD 112
ESD 112 serves more than 100,000 students in 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools across six Southwest Washington counties, with about 250 programs including Birth to Three Early Intervention.
How to Apply
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/esd112/jobs/5506661. Questions: Rachael Lafferty, HR Coordinator, hr.dept@esd112.org (360-750-7503).
Job Requirements
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Washington State license to practice physical therapy and a Washington State ESA physical therapist certificate. Experience in a special education public school setting or with pediatric populations preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Child Care Discount
Equal Opportunity Statement
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
Job Details
Salary Range
$62,551 - $102,749
Posted Date
November 1, 2026
Job Type
full-time
Setting
Early Intervention
Specialty
Pediatrics, Early Intervention
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