Pediatric PT – Assistive Technology Clinic (Part-Time)

Easter-Seals; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Comprehensive Group Health Insurance

Retirement Planning

Employee Support & Discounts

Professional Development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals Central Illinois seeks a Physical Therapist for the Assistive Technology Clinic in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on evaluating mobility needs, recommending adaptive equipment, fittings, and follow-up, with opportunities to provide outpatient pediatric rehabilitation and early intervention services.

The position supports a 1–2 day per week focus on Assistive Technology, with additional hours possible in outpatient pediatric rehabilitation, offering a flexible, family-centered approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligible for credential (preferred).
• Experience helping clients obtain assistive technology equipment and writing letters of medical necessity (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Completes Assistive Technology Clinic evaluations in conjunction with vendor to assess, trial, and recommend adaptive mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, gait trainers, and standers aimed at promoting children’s independence and mobility.
• Composes Letters of Medical Necessity to justify adaptive mobility equipment recommendations from Assistive Technology Clinic for reimbursement.
• Provides Assistive Technology Clinic fittings of adaptive mobility devices, including client/family education on equipment use and safety, and follow-up as appropriate for clients served.
• Maintains communication between vendors and funding sources regarding status of equipment recommendations, denials, and appeals.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Easterseals Central Illinois seeks a Physical Therapist for the Assistive Technology Clinic in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on evaluating mobility needs, recommending adaptive equipment, fittings, and follow-up, with opportunities to provide outpatient pediatric rehabilitation and early intervention services.

The position supports a 1–2 day per week focus on Assistive Technology, with additional hours possible in outpatient pediatric rehabilitation, offering a flexible, family-centered approach