Physical Therapist- Physical Therapy Director

Happyian; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual continuing education stipend

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation after year 1

Two company-paid vacations after year

Job summary

Happyian Therapy & Academy is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our play-based, relationship-centered team in Chicago. We welcome entry-level and experienced clinicians passionate about pediatric care and professional growth, with a license to practice in Illinois.

The role emphasizes mentorship, ongoing skill development, and leadership potential within our pediatric PT department. Full-time and part-time options with strong mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration are

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Pediatric experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in pediatric, play-based, relationship-centered care.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and family-engagement skills.
• Comfortable participating in community outreach and advertising events.
• Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the development of our pediatric PT department.

Skills

Pediatric care

Communication & family-engagement

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Community outreach

Mentorship

Professional development

Growth mindset

Education

Illinois PT license

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist-Physical Therapy Director

Happyian Therapy & Academyis expanding! We are seeking aPediatric Physical Therapist (PT)to join our collaborative, play-based team. We welcome bothentry-level physical therapists and experienced clinicianswho are passionate about pediatric care and interested in growing professionally.

We are looking for someone who isambitious, confident, comfortable participating in community and advertising events, and excited to help grow our pediatric physical therapy department.At Happyian Therapy & Academy, we prioritize mentorship, confidence-building, professional development, and high-quality clinical care.

Position Options

Full-Time

• 30+ billable hours per week
• $68,000–$90,000 annual salary
• Full-time benefits package

Part-Time

• 18+ billable hours per week
• Starting at $50–$60/hour
• Annual continuing education stipend

Our Approach

We provideplay-based, relationship-centered physical therapyguided by DIR principles. Our approach emphasizes:

• Sensory regulation
• Child-led, engaging therapeutic activities
• Family collaboration and education
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Skill generalization across environments
• Development of independence and functional participation

We believe children make the greatest progress when therapy is engaging, meaningful, and built around strong therapeutic relationships.

We are committed to helping our therapists build confidence and develop their clinical skills.

• 10 hours of mentorship and supervision per month
• Supervision reassessed annually based on therapist needs
• Paid administrative time
• Strong support and mentorship for new graduates
• Ongoing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth

Continuing Education

• Annual continuing education stipendfor both full-time and part-time employees
• Opportunities to develop specialized pediatric clinical skills
• Potential for advancement into leadership and clinic management
• Holiday pay
• Sick days
• PTO accrual
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• One company-paid vacation after one year of employment
• Two company-paid vacations per year beginning after the second year of employment

Qualifications

• CurrentIllinois Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Pediatric experience preferred, butnot required
• Strong interest in pediatric, play-based, relationship-centered care
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication and family-engagement skills
• Comfortable participating in community outreach and advertising events
• Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the development of our pediatric PT department

Why Join Happyian Therapy & Academy?

If you are looking for a workplace where you cangrow your clinical confidence, receive meaningful mentorship, build strong relationships with children and families, and develop into a future leader, we would love to hear from you.

Join our growing team and help us create meaningful, engaging therapy experiences for children and their families.