Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Select Medical; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate pediatric Physical Therapist to join their team in La Grange, IL. This role involves evaluating and treating various pediatric patients, collaborating with professionals, and providing personalized treatment. New graduates are welcome to apply, and mentorship is offered to enhance skills in pediatric therapy. Join us to make a positive impact on children's lives!

Benefits

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Understand state Practice Act and adhere to laws governing PT practice.
• Develop patient goals in collaboration with referring physician.
• Supervise and delegate physical therapy care.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Personalized Treatment

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position:Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: LaGrange, IL

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: $40-45/hr

RUSH Kids is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy.

Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested.

• Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.

Responsibilities

• High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how PTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Leadership: Supervise and delegate physical therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
• Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Physical Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
• CPR certification

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.