Physical Therapist

Description: Physical Therapist

Give children a head start!

This position is set to begin on July 28th

Work Scheduled for 20 Hours a Week

This position runs from August-May

Job Description

Implements motor therapy services in a preschool setting; including structured assessments, screenings, treatment, and documentation of contact with children and families. Offers training to staff and/or families on physical development and appropriate interventions. Provides gross and fine motor/sensory interventions as they apply to children.

Pay Scale

$43.79/hr.

About CPCD

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,500 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25 hours per week):

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
  
  

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
  
  

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
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Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.
  
  

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

EOE

Requirements

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)
• Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire date) a Colorado Department of Education Special Services Licensure
• Must become knowledgeable of the program’s policies, rules, and regulations with respect to functions performed
• Demonstrated ability to provide case management
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of privileged and personal information of clients
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education.
• Ability to work with low-income families, community groups, and staff.
  
  

CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.