Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (WL)

Eyas Landing

$80K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist with 3-5 years of experience in pediatrics
  • Experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodiverse populations
  • Strong knowledge of therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
  • Proven track record in team leadership and mentorship
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with families and other therapy professionals

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized physical therapy tailored to each child's needs
  • Implement therapeutic techniques to support gross motor and functional development
  • Collaborate daily with occupational and speech therapists and social workers
  • Document patient progress and maintain effective communication with families
  • Mentor and guide Physical Therapists to ensure consistent care delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Access to flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Competitive paid time off and holiday allowances
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
Full Job Description


About the Role

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing, you will provide physical therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists. You'll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through:
  • Providing individualized therapy
  • Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
  • Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers
  • Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care
  • Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: $80,000-$90,000
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
  • Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Schedule & Location

Set Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-6:30pm and Friday, 9-5:30pm

Set Location: 1409 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL




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