Pediatric Physical Therapist - Early Intervention Specialist

Allied Therapy Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Short Term Disability

Paid training

Structured mentoring program

Professional development support

Job summary

Allied Therapy Partners is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Physical Therapist to join our Chicago-area team. This full-time role focuses on the Illinois EI program, serving infants and toddlers with diverse diagnoses in home and community settings.

You will design and implement PT plans, coach families on home programs, maintain timely documentation, and collaborate with caregivers and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Illinois Physical Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Intervention & Planning: Implement and carry out individualized Physical Therapy Plans of Care using evidence-based interventions.
• Family Coaching: Develop and instruct families on effective home exercise programs to ensure therapy carry-over.
• Documentation: Complete daily SOAP notes and required reports for insurance payers or EI program.
• Collaboration: Communicate with families, therapists, children, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Service Delivery: Conduct therapy sessions in home/community settings or via telehealth.

Education

Illinois Physical Therapist License (Required)

Job description

Allied Therapy Partners is a therapist-owned and operated private pediatric therapy practice dedicated to providing high-quality rehabilitation services to children from birth to three years old in the Chicagoland area. We specialize in effective, family-centered care delivered in natural environments (home and community settings).

We are deeply committed to the professional success of our team. We offer an incredibly supportive environment with ample room for advancement and a competitive benefits package.

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply! We offer paid training, full assistance with EI credentialing, and a thorough, structured mentoring program.

The Opportunity: Early Intervention PT

We are seeking an energetic and caring Physical Therapist to join our full-time team. This is a Monday through Friday position focused primarily on the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) program.

• Target Area: Caseload primarily serves children on the Northside of Chicago, IL
• Flexible Caseload Design: We build your caseload to be within a small radius around your home to maximize clinical time and minimize travel.
• Autonomy: This role involves significant independence. The ideal candidate can manage their time effectively with a strong sense of accountability and independence.
• Impact: You will work closely with infants and toddlers with diverse diagnoses, helping them achieve crucial motor milestones and functional goals.

As an Early Intervention Physical Therapist, you will...

• Intervention & Planning: Implement and carry out individualized Physical Therapy Plans of Care using evidence-based interventions.
• Family Coaching: Develop and instruct families and caregivers on effective home exercise programs to ensure therapy carry-over.
• Documentation: Complete daily SOAP notes in a timely manner as well as reports required by insurance payers or the Illinois Early Intervention program.
• Collaboration: Maintain strong communication with families, therapists, children, caregivers, and other medical and non-medical professionals.
• Service Delivery: Conduct therapy sessions face-to-face in home/community settings or via telehealth.
• Professionalism: Maintain your own schedule, refer out to appropriate medical professionals, and potentially supervise students.

Benefits & Compensation (What We Offer You)

Allied Therapy Partners provides a highly competitive and supportive employment package as follows:

• W2 Salary + Bonus
• Health insurance
• 401k
• Short Term Disability
• Paid training
• Structured mentoring program
• Assistance maintaining professional development requirements for Early Intervention

License/Certification:

• Illinois Physical Therapist License (Required)

Base Salary: Starting at $73,000 annually + bonus; opportunity to earn up to 90k annually; Salary commensurate with experience.