Physical Therapist (PT)

Powerback; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 71,635 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Free CEUs

Travel program

Professional development

Rewards program

Job summary

Powerback Pediatrics in the Greater Chicago area seeks School-Based Physical Therapists to support students aged 3–21 with physical and developmental challenges.

You will implement IEP-driven treatment plans, collaborate with teachers, SLPs, OTs, and PCPs, and document progress with formal tests and reviews.

The position includes comprehensive benefits for full- and part-time team members, mentorship from seasoned clinicians, free CEUs, and a nationwide travel program.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Qualifying degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans with functional outcomes for IEPs.
• Consults with Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP to ensure cohesive team.
• Assesses and documents progress through tests and measurements.
• Writes annual review reports and goals per IEP dates.
• Attends school meetings (IEP, Annual Reviews, etc.).
• Provides screenings and evaluations to determine PT intervention needs.

Skills

PT license

Pediatric PT experience

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer relationship

Education

DPT or Physical Therapy degree

Job description

OverviewAt Powerback Pediatrics, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive! We provide high-quality, compassionate, and effective therapy services directly within the school environment, throughout the Greater Chicago area.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to all team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• Travel Program: Our Journey Travel Program allows you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

POSITION SUMMARY: Our School Based Physical Therapists serve students with various physical and developmental challenges, ranging in age from 3-21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors, as mandated in the student’s Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc.) on the student‘s treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
• Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements, in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
• Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domains, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
• Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to the student/client’s level of function within the school environment. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, and conducting home assessments.

Qualifications

• They must have a valid and unencumbered Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
• They must have a qualifying degree in Physical Therapy.
• They must have a current CPR Certification.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Clinical experience with the pediatric population preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
• Maintains professional attitudes and respect for the school and their staff.
• Treats all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Proven track record with high volume workloads.

Posted Salary Range: USD $52.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.