Pediatric Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pediatric Physical Therapist Join Our Heart-Forward Team in Chicago!
Location: Chicago Illinois.
Salary Range: $75000 $90000.
Job Type: Full-Time preferred (part-time considered).
WellTech Partners is collaborating with a privately owned community-focused physical therapy clinic in Chicago that is seeking a full-time therapist. This is a team of passionate dedicated and hardworking therapists that provide high-quality pediatric physical therapy from infancy through adolescence. Our mission is to support children and families with compassionate evidence-based care in a playful positive and family-centered environment.
We believe therapy should be joyful motivating and meaningful supporting each childs growth while empowering caregivers along the way. If you are a collaborative heart-forward therapist who loves seeing kids thrive wed love to meet you!
The Role: Your Mission
We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team and provide 1:1 care in a supportive child-centered outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate creative and eager to partner with families caregivers and fellow clinicians.
- Schedule: Full-time preferred (30 -32 clinical hours/week).
- Part-time considered if the right fit ($<$32 hours).
- Flexibility to support after-school/evenings is a plus.
- Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities
- Deliver Direct Care: Provide 1:1 direct patient care for full treatment sessions focusing on play-based evidence-driven therapy that supports children across home school and community settings.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments for children with developmental delays and physical conditions.
- Individualized Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each childs goals.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with families caregivers and interdisciplinary providers.
- Clinical Excellence: Maintain detailed timely clinical documentation and progress notes (EMR: EnableDoc).
Who were looking for: Clinicians who leads with heart and curiosity and thrive in a collaborative positive setting that are:
- Compassionate and empathetic.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Creative and child-centered in approach.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters in PT degree.
- A genuine passion for pediatrics is required (New graduates welcome).
- Pediatric clinical experience or fieldwork strongly preferred.
- Manual therapy neuromuscular orthopedic or developmental background a plus.
- Experience communicating effectively with families and caregivers
Why Join Our Team
- Supportive Culture: Warm supportive practice environment with open communication and shared problem-solving.
- Quality Focused: 1:1 treatment model with no high-volume turnover.
- Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic pediatric program.
- Collaborative Environment: Family-centered play-based setting designed for success.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $75000 $90000 depending on experience.
- Benefits: May include:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Health benefits options.
- Professional development and CEU support.
- Retirement program options.
- Incentives: Potential for a Sign-On Bonus (TBD).
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
