Pediatric PT Department Lead & Team Mentor (Mon-Fri)

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education reimbursements

401(k) with company match

Mentorship opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a Physical Therapist Department Lead to supervise and provide PT services to children aged 6-14 within our Merlin Day Academy. You will oversee a team of therapists and advance mobility, gross motor skills, and functional independence.

The role is clinic-based in Chicago, Monday–Friday 8am-4:30pm, with no evenings or weekends. Requirements include an IL PT license, Masters or DPT, and experience with autism or neurodevelopmental needs.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Illinois PT license through IDFPR required.
• Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism or other neurodevelopmental differences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized physical therapy to children and supervise a team of Physical Therapists.
• Foster mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth.
• Mentor and provide clinical guidance and performance feedback to therapists.

Skills

Behavior therapy experience

Team supervision

Communication with families

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a Physical Therapist Department Lead to supervise and provide PT services to children aged 6-14 within our Merlin Day Academy. You will oversee a team of therapists and advance mobility, gross motor skills, and functional independence.

The role is clinic-based in Chicago, Monday–Friday 8am-4:30pm, with no evenings or weekends. Requirements include an IL PT license, Masters or DPT, and experience with autism or neurodevelopmental needs.