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Early Intervention Physical Therapist

Posted: 04/06/2025

The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (HCBDD) and Fayette County Board of
Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) are currently recruiting for an Ohio licensed Physical
Therapist (PT). Qualified PT candidates will hold a current license in physical therapy, and a
minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. 

The following certifications are highly desired but not required: Early Intervention Developmental
Specialist from the Department ofDevelopmental Disabilities Ohio (DODD), aquatic therapy, massage
therapy, and PLAY project.

Duties include providing training, therapy, and instructional aide to children; coaching team
members and families in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP);
performing evaluations and assessments with the team; and designing plans and goals for the
IFSP.   

HCBDD and FCBDD offer staff members competitive wages, medical, dental, vision and
life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, two personal days per calendar year and
are members of the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) which is Ohio’s largest
public pension fund. We are open to hiring a full-time staff member to serve both counties or a
vendor contract(s) for services for a minimum of two days per week per county in either or both
counties.   

Individual must be able to pass criminal background checks as required by the Ohio
Revise Code; have a valid Ohio driver’s license, current motor vehicle insurance with a clean
driving record. A current PT license and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
are required. Staff must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (including a TB screening)
and drug screen. Staff are required to complete a 180-day probationary period following first
day full time employment.