Physical Therapist
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$ 70000 - 76000
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ABOUT THE ROLE:The Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy services across the agency including services to students in the Helping Hand School clients in the Outpatient Clinic and/or the Adult Program.
Recent graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply if youre ready to join our amazing team apply today!
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:
- Onsite position weekdays40 hours per week
- Salary range $70000$76000/year (Exempt).
- Salary based on skills and experience.
- Quarterly bonus potential.
- 403b retirement plan with up to a 4 company match.
ABOUT US: Helping Hands mission is to transform the lives of all connected to Helping Hand through genuine care and education. So that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are equally valued in all communities! Established in 1955 Helping Hand is proud to serve over 70 surrounding communities by providing accredited and licensed Adult Programs as well as an ISBEapproved nonpublic Therapeutic Day School.
Helping Hand has been awarded Best and Brightest Places to Work for both Chicago and the Nation for 6 years in a row! This award is a reflection of the incredible talent and commitment shown by our HH team members every day.
HELPING HAND PERKS:
- Traditional medical (BCBS of IL) dental and vision insurance.
- Supplemental and voluntary benefit options available with employerpaid Group Life/AD&D STD and LTD.
- Team member appreciation events and recognition throughout the year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days after 1 year of service
- Accrued paid sick time
- Employee Assistance Programs
A TYPICAL DAY FOR YOU AT HH:
- Complete evaluations for students and/or clients to assess the various functions and skills related to physical therapy development.
- Write formal evaluation and assessment reports that include useful information for programming when necessary.
- Participate in the development of writing IEPs and treatment plans across program areas.
- Develop and implement treatment plans and materials for programming and school groups incorporating IEP goals.
- Conduct required evaluations and reviews as well as write appropriate supporting reports in a timely manner.
- Plan implement and supervise gym activities equipment and safety.
- Provide inservice training to team members and others as appropriate including new staff orientation.
- Assist teachers and/or other staff in providing for the function and sensory needs of the students and/or clients in the classroom and/or day program.
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team which requires attendance in classroom IEP Domain and other meetings as necessary collaborating with other staff in creating individualized curriculum and programming for each student/client.
- Attend IDT meetings and collaborate with adult services staff as necessary.
- Complete family phone calls and communication to provide consistency between the school clinic and day program as well as home environments as required.
- Provide direct physical therapy to students and/or clients in individual and in group settings.
- Plan conduct and supervise groups in the school and/or clinic as appropriate.
- Provide home programming and training to parents guardians and caregivers to provide carryover of therapy in the home as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
LAND THIS OPPORTUNITY BY HAVING:
Education:
- DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (following January 1 2015 or Masters in Physical Therapy (if prior to January 1 2015.
- A current State of Illinois License for Physical Therapy.
Experience:
- Experience working with children and adults ages 322 years (preferred).
- Experience with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnosis (i.e. Intellectual disability developmental delay etc..
Skill Sets:
- The ability to conduct physical therapy assessments via team and individual evaluations.
- The ability to plan and conduct individual and group therapies.
- Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
- Ability to keep abreast of best practice trends in field of expertise.
- Ability to conform to the policies procedures practices rules and regulations of Helping Hand.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and flexibility to adapt to changes throughout the day.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the entire team to ensure safe and efficient delivery of services while utilizing strong conflict management and team building skills.
- Ability to work in any area assigned by supervisors.
- Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
- A commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Ability to fulfill all necessary training requirements of the agency including but not limited to crisis management (crisis management training includes deescalation strategies and physical management techniques).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about to assist clients/students access file cabinets office machinery etc.
- This position requires team members to work with individuals exhibiting physical aggression; must be comfortable working in periods of crisis and feel comfortable deescalating individually or as a team.
- Capability to lift and assist students/clientswith physical needs; which may require moderate physical exertion.
- The ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Consistently position self to maintain files in file cabinets or assist clients/students.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
