NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
DSHS YVS Physical Therapist Specialist
Yakima County – Selah, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Physical Therapist Specialist for the Yakima Valley School, part of the Department of Social and Health Services in Washington. The role involves creating and leading therapeutic and recreational activities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, while coordinating physical therapy programs and assessments.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate specialty service programs and provide assessment and treatment in areas such as custom wheelchair acquisition, provide in-service programs and community training programs in clinical specialty areas
Plan and direct physical therapy for residents who have developmental disabilities
Confers with medical and other staff members to coordinate physical therapy programs with related treatment programs and patient treatment
Requisitions and distributes therapy materials and equipment
Interview incoming clients to explain the value of treatment activities, write progress assessments, and perform screening to determine physical therapy needs
Perform resident assessments as required
Provide training and consultation to staff and providers around specific resident issues
Help train and give direction to the medical staff and Adult Training Specialists as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain a WA license by hire date)
2½ years of work experience in the practice of physical therapy after graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Completion of applicable training or education in a specialty PT service or an additional 2 years of general PT education/experience
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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