Pediatric Physical Therapist

Marcfirst; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lifelong Access as a Pediatric Physical Therapist, where you will provide vital therapy services to children from birth to 18 years. In a friendly, supportive environment, you will work collaboratively with a transdisciplinary team to enhance the lives of children with developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive the best care tailored to their unique needs.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Continuing Education & Supervision Hours

Generous Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Current proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer necessary evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists to support children's therapy needs.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

License in Physical Therapy

Preferred Early Intervention Credential

Job description

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Lifelong Access is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this position, you will provide gross motor evaluations and treatment for children ages birth to 18 years of age. The Therapist is responsible for all decisions made relevant to the motor treatment plan development for children supported by Pediatric Therapy. Our Pediatric Physical Therapists function as part of a transdisciplinary team of therapists working with local on-site supervisors and management. Services provided are both clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly, respectful and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!

Minimum Starting Salary: $68,000 annually
Job Type:Full-time or Part-Time

Primary responsibilities include:

• Administer necessary evaluations and written reports upon each child's entry into the program and reassessment after the initial evaluation when deemed appropriate.
• Develop gross motor related goals and objectives for each child.
• Implement treatment program for each child based on above goals and objectives. Develop strategies/techniques for home program as well as providing individualized treatment directly to each child.
• Collaborating with a team of other Lifelong Access professionals, including Developmental Therapists, Social/Emotional therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians.
• Responsible for individual documentation as required for State Early Intervention Program and insurance reimbursement purposes.
• Review client progress and update goals when necessary or upon parent requests.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required
• License in Physical Therapy
• Preferred Early Intervention Credential
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with driving record in good standing
• Current proof of automobile insurance

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

• Fun, Collaborative Environment Loaded with Play-Based Therapies, Sensory Gyms & AdaptiveEquipment
• Localized Management
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Continuing Education & Supervision Hours
• Paid for All Hours Worked, Not Just Client Service Hours
• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off when Scheduled 30+ Hours/Week Including Vacation, Personal Time, and Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Available to Qualified Candidates
• Read more in our Employment Brochure

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.