Physical Therapist III - Temporary

Job Posting Title

Physical Therapist III - Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Oklahoma County Early Intervention

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

June 24, 2025

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

Up to $31.83 per hour based on education and experience.

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!!!

Job Description

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.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

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 interviews.
• 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.
• Develops a treatment plan to address areas of need including routine-based activities, neuro-motor and sensory-motor function/activities and child/family coaching and education sessions.
• Participates in the assessment, design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices.
• Evaluates child’s response to treatment/intervention and makes recommendations on changes in treatment as required.
• Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• May provide limited supervision and training of interns.
• Participates as a supervisor to Physical Therapy Interns during their fieldwork experience.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of he job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

The Physical Therapist job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the level of complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned for specific tasks, the level of expertise required for completion of the assigned work and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership to others.

Physical Therapist III is the specialist level, where incumbents are assigned responsibilities involving advanced level duties in occupational therapy.  Incumbents at this level may assume a lead role in evaluation, assessment, program planning, intervention, and supervise physical therapy students during fieldwork experience.  May provide in-service training in areas of recognized expertise at the local, regional, and state level. 

Requirements at this level consist of a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a current Oklahoma license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of professional experience as a licensed Physical Therapist. Preferred candidates hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of professional Physical therapy; of therapeutic techniques and their application; and of the materials used in Physical therapy programs.  Ability is required to use therapeutic equipment and materials; to evaluate various skills and abilities; to establish effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to mentor Physical Therapy interns during their field work experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in the child’s natural environment (home or childcare setting) or in an office environment with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. Telework and the provision of services remotely may also be required.  While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and may lift up to 35 pounds. 

Travel Requirements

Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with any of these positions.  Occasional in-state, overnight and weekend travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.