Physical Therapist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services in Joliet, IL is seeking a full-time physical therapist to assess and develop motor skill programs for students. You will provide direct and consultative services, develop annual goals, and collaborate with parents and educators to align therapy plans.

The role requires an accredited PT program and Illinois licensure; prior experience with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a physical therapy program accredited by the APTA.
• Current licensure to practice physical therapy in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students' motor skills (fine and gross).
• Provide direct and/or consultative services to students.
• Present programming recommendations and annual goals.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators and other professionals to set therapy goals.
• Implement goals and track students’ progress and performance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Education

DPT or equivalent

IL licensure to practice PT

Job description

• Assess and evaluate student’s skills in the area of fine and gross motor
• Provide direct and/or consultative services to students
• Present recommendations for programming and develop annual goals for students
• Confer with parents, administrator and other professionals to develop therapy goals
• Implement goals, assess students’ performance and track their progress
• Discuss students’ progress with parents, teachers and administrator
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports as required by laws, policies and administrative regulations
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate interventions
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor assistive and adaptive equipment needs of students
• Participate in staff development and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Graduation from physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Current Licensure to practice physical therapy in the State of Illinois

Experience

• Prior experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Must be able to establish verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and resources

District Name UCP Center for Disability Services Building Name United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services Address 311 S. Reed Street
Joliet, IL 60436 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Out-of-State County Out of State Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other School Service Personnel Grade Level Other