Pediatric Physical Therapist – Flexible Part-Time

Easter-Seals; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Easterseals Central Illinois seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to join our Peoria service team. You will evaluate and treat children, design individualized therapy plans, and partner with families in a family-centered care model to improve mobility and daily participation.

Your work may span outpatient rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, and assistive technology clinics. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth within a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligible for credential.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial evaluation and evaluation report(s) for each client. Establishes individualized therapy goals and generates data for Plan of Care, identifying appropriate treatment diagnoses and therapy recommendations.
• Completes progress notes every three to six months or as required.
• Provides direct therapy with a focus on client and family priorities addressing functional limitations and participation in daily activities and family routines at service centers, natural environments, and or by telehealth.
• Participates in parent/guardian IFSP and multidisciplinary and caregiver meetings. Attends medical staffing/case studies to participate in interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Reports cancellations and no shows to the scheduling team for proper documentation and action. Accurately completes documentation and billing in EHR following payer guidelines.
• Develops and instructs family members in home program activities and revises as necessary. Provides parent/guardian/family training during the session regarding HEP and therapy strategies.
• Attends program services meetings, discipline meetings, rehab staff meetings, case studies, and in‑services.
• Completes competencies and maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety and infection control standards, quality assurance, and accreditation standards of the Center.
• Ensures that all requirements for credentialing and licensure are maintained (e.g. Early Interventions credentialing, CPR, Illinois license, certification).
• Provides Assistive Technology Clinic and Orthotic services, including evaluation, equipment orders, fittings, and follow‑up as appropriate for clients served.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Illinois license or eligible for licensure

Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligible

Job description

Easterseals Central Illinois seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to join our Peoria service team. You will evaluate and treat children, design individualized therapy plans, and partner with families in a family-centered care model to improve mobility and daily participation.

Your work may span outpatient rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, and assistive technology clinics. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth within a comprehensive