Physical Therapist-Pediatric
Physical Therapist-Pediatric
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$ 35 - 45
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Position: Part Time Pediatric Physical Therapist
Location: North Aurora IL
Compensation:$35.00-45.00 per hour
RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Part Time Pediatric Physical Therapist for our North Aurora IL location. Our clinic has a strong clinical team including multiple OTs SLPs and an onsite PT team for mentorship. This clinic also provides an early learning program for young children with Autism featuring a full multidisciplinary approach for additional variety in care delivery.
Potential to grow quickly to a full time position if desired
Our varied caseload includes the opportunity to work with children of all ages with torticollis autism developmental delay orthopedic conditions and more. Our Physical Therapists have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area.
New grads welcome with mentorship provided. We offer an outlined mentorship with gradual caseload increase. We value a collaborative approach to care. This is a great opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary center with fellow pediatric clinicians including PT OT Speech and ABA to grow your skills as a Pediatric PT. Come and learn all we have to offer at RUSH Kids and Select Medical!
- Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits which support the financial work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.
For Details Contact:
Jennifer Gillespie
At RUSH a division of Select Medical we deliver quality in all that we do. We treat each other with respect and promote a positive environment where people feel valued.At RUSH we encourage dialogue that fosters inclusivity and growth. We are honest and open in our relationships and straightforward in our communications. At RUSH we work together to achieve our company objectives.
Responsibilities
- Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
- Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
- Evaluate treat and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers physicians patients family members and third-party payors at all times.
- Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
- Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
- Ability to walk bend stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
- Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records recognize people and provide directions.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
- Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
- Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting charting scheduling daily correspondence and presentations either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
- Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
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