Part Time Physical Therapist

Rush Kids Pediatric Therapy; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Rush Kids Pediatric Therapy in Naperville, IL is seeking a Part Time Pediatric Physical Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team. The role focuses on evaluating and treating pediatric patients with diverse diagnoses, including developmental delay, cerebral palsy, autism, torticollis, and more.

Mentorship is offered and collaboration across 12 centers in the Chicagoland area. Requirements include successful completion of education for licensure and current state licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of educational requirements for licensure in Physical Therapy.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients as medically necessary and document needs.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and payors.
• Adhere to state practice acts and supervision requirements.
• Attend facility meetings and collaborate with the care team.

Education

Successful completion of educational requirements for licensure in Physical Therapy

Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Naperville South

Schedule: Part Time

Compensation: $34.00–$40.00 per hour

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Part Time Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and more. You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child! New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy. Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested.

• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Required Credentials

• Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy
• Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.