Pediatric Physical Therapist (Full-Time and Part-Time Availability) - Lifelong Access
Normal, IL 61701
About the Job
Lifelong Access’s mission is to connect families and people with developmental disabilities to their community through a lifetime of meaningful supports. Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children and adults throughout their lifetime including residential, vocational development, employment, high school transition and therapeutic supports for children. Lifelong Access envisions a community that encourages and accepts all people.
Lifelong Access is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this position, you will provide gross motor evaluations and treatment for children ages birth to 18 years of age. The Therapist is responsible for all decisions made relevant to the motor treatment plan development for children supported by Pediatric Therapy. Our Pediatric Physical Therapists function as part of a transdisciplinary team of therapists working with local on-site supervisors and management. Services provided are both clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly, respectful and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!
Pay: Salaried; based on experience
Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time
Primary responsibilities include:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
Lifelong Access is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this position, you will provide gross motor evaluations and treatment for children ages birth to 18 years of age. The Therapist is responsible for all decisions made relevant to the motor treatment plan development for children supported by Pediatric Therapy. Our Pediatric Physical Therapists function as part of a transdisciplinary team of therapists working with local on-site supervisors and management. Services provided are both clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly, respectful and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!
Pay: Salaried; based on experience
Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time
Primary responsibilities include:
- Administer necessary evaluations and written reports upon each child's entry into the program and reassessment after the initial evaluation when deemed appropriate.
- Develop gross motor related goals and objectives for each child.
- Implement treatment program for each child based on above goals and objectives. Develop strategies/techniques for home program as well as providing individualized treatment directly to each child.
- Collaborating with a team of other Lifelong Access professionals, including Developmental Therapists, Social/Emotional therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Responsible for individual documentation as required for State Early Intervention Program and insurance reimbursement purposes.
- Review client progress and update goals when necessary or upon parent requests.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required
- License in Physical Therapy
- Preferred Early Intervention Credential
- Valid Illinois driver’s license with driving record in good standing
- Current proof of automobile insurance
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
- Supportive and positive work environment, with a transdisciplinary team approach
- Localized on-site supervision/management
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Paid continued education, licensing and certification fees
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off for full-time 30hr/week schedules
- Part-time employees are also eligible for some benefits and paid time off
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