Physical Therapist - New Grads Encouraged to Apply

Easterseals Joliet Region; Romeoville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

BCBS PPO medical insurance

16 paid holidays

Two weeks of vacation from day one

12 paid personal days per year

Zusammenfassung

Easterseals Joliet Region in Illinois seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to help children develop strength, mobility, and confidence within school settings. You will evaluate, treat, and collaborate with teachers, families, and other therapists, following a school calendar with a summer program (20 hours/week).

Starting salary is $68,000+ with growth based on experience; benefits include medical insurance, holidays, vacation, personal days, and retirement.

Qualifikationen

• DPT or equivalent required.
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license or eligibility.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Pediatric experience is a plus but not required.
• Passion for helping children achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate children with developmental and physical challenges.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy services in school settings.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide therapy services in our summer clinic program (20 hours/week).

Kenntnisse

Pediatric experience

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

DPT or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Help Children Thrive—Love Where You Work.

Are you passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? At Easterseals Joliet Region, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying the work-life balance you've been looking for.

If you're tired of productivity quotas, evenings, weekends, and holiday schedules, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

School-based schedule during the academic year

Only20 hours per week during the summer

Starting salary of$68,000+for new graduates, with higher compensation based on experience

16 paid holidays

Two weeks of vacation available from your first day

Earn up to12 paid personal days each year

ComprehensiveBCBS PPO medical insurancewith no out-of-pocket costs beyond employee premiums

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Collaborative, interdisciplinary team

Mission-driven organization making a difference in children's lives every day

What You'll Do

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you'll work alongside teachers, families, and other therapy professionals to help children develop the strength, mobility, and confidence they need to succeed.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate children with developmental and physical challenges
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapy services in school settings
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and families
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Provide therapy services in our summer clinic program (20 hours/week)

We're Looking For

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Pediatric experience is a plus but not required
• Passion for helping children achieve their goals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Easterseals?

At Easterseals Joliet Region, we believe our employees deserve the same care and support we provide to the children and families we serve.

You'll join a compassionate team that values collaboration, professional growth, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help children build confidence, independence, and brighter futures.

Come grow your career while changing lives.