Physical Therapist Supervisor - FULL TIME - LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist Supervisor - FULL TIME - LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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About Lumiere
Come join one of the fastest growing truly transformative pediatric therapy groups in Chicago. Lumiere Childrens Therapy is searchingfor extraordinary professionals to work in our interdisciplinary therapy setting. We are looking for someone who will grow with us and bring the best they have for the fantastic kiddos we serve.
Here is what we will give in return: We offer a competitive salary a supportive work environment and positivity and inspiration at the end of long days. We value and will provide inhouse training to help support you and hone your skills.
About Lumiere Childrens Therapy:We work with children with communication disorders fine and gross motor challenges emotional disorders language delays sensory integration issues autism spectrum disorders feeding disorders and social skill challenges. We believe collaboration across disciplines helps reveal the optimal learning styles and care plan for the children we serve. We also focus on educating families so they become allies in their childs development and specific challenges.
Lumiere Childrens Therapy is looking for an exceptional patientfocused Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 23 years of experience and will be willing to supervise incoming Physical Therapists and PTAs. This position will include private client preschool and working within private schools.
Job Summary:
**Must have a PT License
Physical therapists will partner with new and ongoing patients in our facility to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises procedures and techniques required to promote effective safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May mentor a physical therapy new graduate as a mentor or supervise a physical therapy assistant.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop a Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals any multidisciplinary collaboration and required patient and caregiver involvement.
Implement Plan of Care on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures within 48 hours after seeing patient.
Evaluate mobility strength and current level of patient function while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
Report patient progress to patient patient caregivers and loved ones facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of care with appropriate home exercise program as deemed necessary upon discharge
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops and continuing education; reviewing professional publications and participating in journal club.
Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides technicians and physical therapy assistants.
Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.
Experience with recommending assistive equipment shaping helmets orthotics/prosthetics to patients as needed and assist with ordering as needed
Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.
A strong sense of empathy a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible safe way.
Creativity with physical therapy interventions
Education and Experience:
At least 2 years of experience proving physical therapy to patients in a fully equipped PT facility in pediatrics
BS or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Associated
Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation
Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work sitting down in front of a computer for extended hours every day
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
Benefits
- CPR certification (preapproved online course if not yet obtained)
- 401K w/ 3 match once eligibility requirements are met
- Chicago paid sick time
- PTO 3.5hours per paycheck
- Holidays Birthday for FT EE
- Mileage Reimbursement (if traveling to multiple locations to provide ABA therapy)
- Paid attendance for staff and/or ABA monthly meetings
- HIPAA and Sexual Harassment annual training
- Short and Longterm disability optionsthrough AFLAC
- Medical (company pays 200/month toward premium)
- Dental
- Vision
- State Licensure: up to $125
- Reimbursement for membership dues for affiliated association (ASHA AOTA APTA) when applicable
- CEUs: $300 or 1 PTO day 6.5 hours)
- Bereavement2 days
- **Depending on the position there is a possibility of a bonus
- **Profit sharing must be enrolled in 401k
Covid19
We are closely monitoring the news as the situation around the coronavirus (COVID19 progresses. That being said part of our application process does require you to be present. NOTHING is more important to us than the safety of our applicants staff and clients. As a result we are taking all precautions to create a safe work environment for our staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
