Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist | Clinic-Based, Mon-Fri

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee assistance programs

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Eyas Landing - Avondale seeks a Physical Therapist Department Lead to oversee a team and deliver therapy to children within the Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing issues, and other neurodiverse needs.

As the PT Department Lead, you will mentor a team of Physical Therapists, support mobility and functional independence growth, and collaborate with OTs and SLPs to ensure cohesive care plans and family

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Active Illinois Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) license through IDFPR.
• Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations.
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and IRM.
• Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.
• Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and feedback to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Mobility development

Family communication

Education

Illinois PT license

PT degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Eyas Landing - Avondale seeks a Physical Therapist Department Lead to oversee a team and deliver therapy to children within the Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing issues, and other neurodiverse needs.

As the PT Department Lead, you will mentor a team of Physical Therapists, support mobility and functional independence growth, and collaborate with OTs and SLPs to ensure cohesive care plans and family