What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Pediatric position at Easterseals?
Do you have a passion to work with children? If so, Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team full or part-time. We are committed to your success by offering flexible scheduling, mentoring, team meetings, professional development opportunities, and much more!
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree from accredited school of physical therapy.
- Licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Illinois
- Valid driver’s license
Our opportunities are for school-based, outpatient, and early intervention. Join our team and become part of an empowering group of professionals that helps each child thrive!
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate clients referred for physical therapy services using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
- Develop treatment goals, plans and objectives based upon the initial evaluation and program requirements, and update plans per Agency policy.
- Develop and provide coaching for family members and/or client to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home.
- Instruct family members and/or client in the proper and safe usage of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
If you are interested in this position or something similar, please apply below now or. If you have any questions, please call 815-773-9353.
Benefits Include:
- Three Tiers of BCBS Health insurance at a low premium
- Paid meal period
- Delta Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement
- 11 paid holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Life insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
