Physical Therapist

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective physical therapy services in an Outpatient Pediatric Clinic setting. The Physical Therapist evaluates, analyzes, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of impairments/functional limitations in order to achieve treatment goals and long lasting positive outcomes.

Essential Functions:

Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18
Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client's gross motor skills, self care skills, and more
Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary
Adjust communication patterns to the age and level of understanding of the client. This may sometimes include nonverbal means of communication
Provide support, modeling, and coaching to the clients' family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment
Prepare and complete detailed documentation and records of evaluations and treatments
Complete documentation required for billing in accordance with policy
Collaborate with team members from other disciplines to best support client's needs
Maintain targeted caseload hours of 28 therapy per week

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy education program
Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy
PT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois
CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Passion for working with children with a variety of diagnoses
Competence with a variety of computer applications
Creative mindset for making treatment plans
Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families

Personal Attributes:

Prioritizes, plans, and manages work activities and competing demands in a strategic and thoughtful manner.
Flexible and adaptive, accepts recommendations for change and implements new programs in a positive, professional manner.
Expresses interest and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
Serves as a positive role model for colleagues.
Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation and sound judgment.
Development mindset - strives for personal growth
Client advocate, puts clients care, concern and well being first.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Able to receive training in, and implement, de-escalation skills for clients
Ability to lift or carry 30-50 lbs
Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during highly skilled, hands-on therapy

Travel Requirements

Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.