Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (AV)

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

FSA

PTO & holidays

401k retirement

Job summary

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. You will oversee therapy services for children at Merlin Day Academy, focusing on evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a nurturing setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with occupational and speech therapists, and mentorship of PTs to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a PT team in pediatric setting.
• Experience with ASD/ADHD and neurodiverse needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists.
• Foster mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth.
• Mentor and provide clinical guidance to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care.

Skills

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Team Leadership

Communication with Families

Job description

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL.

Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through:

• Providing individualized and group therapy
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
• Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care
• Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $80,000-$90,000
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm
• Location: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL (Free onsite parking available)

Why Join Eyas Landing?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth.

Please see our full Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.