Pediatric Physical Therapist -Schiller Park IL

HAPPYIAN LLC; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding its pediatric physical therapy team in Illinois. We seek a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join a collaborative, play-based group with opportunities for both entry-level and experienced clinicians.

We value ambition, confidence, and community involvement, offering full-time and part-time roles with competitive compensation and a strong mentorship culture that supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Illinois PT license is required and current.
• Pediatric experience preferred, but not required.
• Play-based, relationship-centered care approach.
• Collaborative mindset within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and family engagement skills.
• Willingness to participate in community outreach and advertising events.
• Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to pediatric PT department.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy using play-based, DIR-guided approaches.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Engage in community outreach and advertising events to promote services.
• Support development of independence and functional participation for children.
• Mentor and support new graduates and junior therapists as needed.

Skills

Pediatric care

Play-based therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Family engagement

Community outreach

Professional growth

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding! We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative, play-based team. We welcome both entry-level physical therapists and experienced clinicians who are passionate about pediatric care and interested in growing professionally.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, confident, comfortable participating in community and advertising events, and excited to help grow our pediatric physical therapy department. At Happyian Therapy & Academy, we prioritize mentorship, confidence-building, professional development, and high-quality clinical care.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, with both hourly and salary-based options available. There is also an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to grow into a Clinic Director role at one of our clinics.

Position Options

Full-Time

• 30+ billable hours per week
• $68,000–$90,000 annual salary
• Full-time benefits package

Part-Time

• 18+ billable hours per week
• Starting at $50–$60/hour
• Annual continuing education stipend

Our Approach

We provide play-based, relationship-centered physical therapy guided by DIR principles. Our approach emphasizes:

• Sensory regulation
• Individualized sensory diets
• Child-led, engaging therapeutic activities
• Family collaboration and education
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Skill generalization across environments
• Development of independence and functional participation

Mentorship & Professional Support

We are committed to helping our therapists build confidence and develop their clinical skills.

• 10 hours of mentorship and supervision per month
• Supervision reassessed annually based on therapist needs
• Paid administrative time
• Strong support and mentorship for new graduates
• Ongoing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth

Continuing Education

• Annual continuing education stipend for both full-time and part-time employees
• Opportunities to develop specialized pediatric clinical skills
• Potential for advancement into leadership and clinic management

Full-Time Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• Holiday pay
• Sick days
• PTO accrual
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation benefits:
  • One company-paid vacation after one year of employment
  • Two company-paid vacations per year beginning after the second year of employment

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
• Strong interest in pediatric, play-based, relationship-centered care
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication and family-engagement skills
• Comfortable participating in community outreach and advertising events
• Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the development of our pediatric PT department

Why Join Happyian Therapy & Academy?

If you are looking for a workplace where you can grow your clinical confidence, receive meaningful mentorship, build strong relationships with children and families, and develop into a future leader, we would love to hear from you.

Join our growing team and help us create meaningful, engaging therapy experiences for children and their families.