Physical Therapist

Lauren's Institute for Education; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 53,726 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid cancelations

Professional development funds ($500/yr)

Health | Vision | Dental

401K/Roth Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and other assistance)

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Lauren's Institute for Education in Gilbert, Arizona, seeks a Pediatric Therapist to join their team. This full-time position offers $39.00 to $46/hour based on experience, with a substantial commitment bonus of $5000. Applicants must have a Doctorate, an Arizona license, and a passion for working with children with special needs. A generous benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting clients with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Pediatrics (clinical internship experience counted).
• CPR/First Aid/Article 9/Fingerprint Clearance/Prevention and Support.

Skills

Highly motivated and flexible personality

Strong desire to teach and learn from peers

Compassionate and passionate about working with children with special needs

Education

Doctorate

Current Arizona license

Job description

L.I.F.E. is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities in the East Valley. We are currently looking for pediatric therapists that support our mission and vision and treat our clients with love and respect and treat each client as a whole. We love what we do and do it while having fun. If you are a fun-loving, hard-working, compassionate person and are passionate about working with clients with disabilities, we would like to meet you! We are currently interviewing candidates for full-time positions in all levels of experience. New graduates are also welcome as long as they have the heart and the desire to learn how it is to be a pediatric Physical Therapist.

L.I.F.E. prides itself in our transdisciplinary team approach, combining the vast educations and resources of our staff to provide the best possible treatments to our consumers. At our facility, you will have the opportunity to work closely with SLP's, OT's, music therapists, special education teachers, BCBA as well as other PT’s.

L.I.F.E. takes pride in our team approach. By combining the educational backgrounds and expertise of ALL our staff, we are able to provide the best possible treatments and education for our consumers. All members of our incredible team are valued for who they are and the impact they have on those they serve.

This is a Full-Time PT position -- Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm (or similar hours) -- 32-40 hours

This position pays $39.00-$46/hour, commensurate with experience.

Commitment Bonus: $5000 - 25% after three months, 25% after six months, and 50% after one year

Position Specific Benefits:

• Paid cancelations
• Professional development funds ($500/yr, can be used towards licensure, LIFE will pay upfront >$500 for costs associated with advanced specialty certifications)
• Professional development opportunities
• Transdisciplinary meetings
• Discipline specific meetings
• Bi-monthly symposiums on global interest topics
• Dedicated time provided for supervision of assistant (if applicable)

L.I.F.E. provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Be part of a team with an important mission to help people with disabilities
• 12 paid holidays (Paid after 90 days)
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (3 weeks after completion of 2 years)
• Spring | Fall | Winter breaks (Breaks are unpaid during the first year of employment. After completion of the first year of employment, employees will receive 50% paid closures. Beginning in the fourth year of employment and thereafter, employees will receive 100% paid closures.)
• Health | Vision | Dental
• Wellness Program (stay healthy, earn rewards, discounts on insurance premiums)
• 401K/Roth Retirement Plans
• Performance and attendance bonuses
• Annual longevity bonuses based on organization profitability
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and other assistance)
• Partial Paid FMLA
• Professional development opportunities
• Inhouse trainings
• Discounts on degrees through partnership with Capella University
• Learn from different disciplines
• As a non-profit 501c-3, LIFE may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
• Employee appreciation
• Birthday gift, monthly cupcakes for all staff
• Employment anniversary recognition every year, special gifts at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years
• Employee of the month for each department. Recognition, gift, personalized parking space for the month
• All staff celebrations (close center, fun staff social activities)
• Monday football treats for all staff
• Free work shirts including a special department spirit shirt
• Beautiful 10-acre facility with multiple specialty environments
• Departmental budgets used to buy what staff want (e.g., food, ET, supplies
• USA Today Top Workplace 2025
• 3rd Place Winner – Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Healthiest Employer Award (Small Business Category)

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated and flexible personality
• Strong desire to teach and learn from peers
• Compassionate and passionate about working with children with special needs
• Doctorate
• Current Arizona license
• Clinical experience in Pediatrics (clinical internship experience counted)
• CPR/First Aid/Article 9/Fingerprint Clearance/Prevention and Support