Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Company match

Job summary

Eyas Landing is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to provide therapy to children and families in our clinic, schools, and homes in Chicago, IL. You will work with children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder to promote mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth.

You will collaborate daily with occupational and speech therapists and social workers, document progress, and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree 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 physical therapy.
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
• Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Skills

Behavior therapy experience

Team collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT)

1409 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL | 3:30-6:30pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm Friday; opportunity for 8am-2pm Saturdays

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $35-$40/hour
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

About The Role

As a Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) at Eyas Landing, you will provide physical therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes. You'll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized physical therapy.
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
• Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Masters or Doctorate degree 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

Working Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Eyas Landing?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. This is an opportunity to provide evidenced-based and play-focused therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Eyas Landing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour