Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago

Blue Bird Day; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Job summary

Blue Bird Day announces a Pediatric Physical Therapist position for its therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program in Chicago. The role focuses on mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence for children aged 2–7 with ASD and related needs.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain therapy caseloads, document progress, and participate in ongoing training and supervision. Competitive benefits and pathways to leadership are provided.

Qualifications

• Required credentials to practice PT therapy.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of therapy groups and daily sessions.
• Completes daily treatment notes, evaluations, and updates plan of care as needed.
• Implements Blue Bird Day curriculum and therapeutic model.
• Collaborates with client teams and families via emails, calls, and meetings.
• Provides parent education, home programs, and parent support as needed.
• Manages caseload with scheduling team and creates visual schedules.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Results-oriented

Workmanship

Resourceful

Clear communicator

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten Program

1233 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:00 PM - no evenings or weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total Compensation Package: Valued between $91,000–$105,000.
• Annual Salary: $74,000–$85,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
• Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.
• Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Head, Department Lead, Onboarder, and CPI Instructor, CPR Instructor
• Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision
• 401(k)Retirement Plan:Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
• Flexibility For New Parents
• Free onsite parking

Job Description Summary

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 years old 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

• Maintains a caseload of therapy groups, individual therapy sessions and daily case behavior management tasks.
• Completes daily treatment notes, daily data input and analysis, initial and annual evaluations, plan of care documents to update goals and other documentation as needed within required time frame.
• Implements Blue Bird Day curriculum and theories of practice models supporting Blue Bird Day's therapeutic model.
• Participates in on-going collaboration with the client's team and family including weekly emails, phone calls and in person discussions.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clients and families by providing parent education, home programs, and parent support as needed.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to manage caseload requirements.
• Creates visual schedules, social stories, and home programs to help support therapy goals.
• Participates in required supervision meetings for first six months of employment and as needed per discretion of supervisor.
• Participates in all required company orientation, professional development days and ongoing trainings as required.
• Actively participates in monthly staff meetings, department meetings and as needed team meetings.
• Provide student supervision in alignment with Blue Bird Day and school program requirements, if applicable.
• Assists in additional tasks as needed to effectively perform in position.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Required credentials to practice PT therapy
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator

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 Blue Bird Day?

Blue Bird Day is a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program in Chicago, IL. We provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based setting. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Blue Bird Day 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.