Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Chicago (WL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leading specialized pediatric therapy provider in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. You will provide individualized therapy for children aged 2-7 with ASD, ADHD, and other needs fostering their mobility and development. The role requires collaboration with other therapists and communication with families. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered. Join us in empowering children to thrive!

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with experience in pediatric therapy.
• Ability to work with children with neurodiverse needs.
• Strong communication skills with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to children ages 2-7 with diverse needs.
• Implement therapeutic approaches including DIR/Floortime and Developmental Treatment.
• Document progress and maintain communication with families.

Skills

Individualized therapy implementation

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Mobility and gross motor development

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!

About the Role

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 through:

• Providing individualized and group 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $74,000-85,000
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm
• Location: 1233 W. Adams, Chicago, IL. 60607 (onsite parking available)

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

At Blue Bird Day, 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.

Please see our full Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!