Job Description
Marklund in Elgin is hiring a Physical Therapist!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Physical Therapist. We currently have a full-time position available at the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, IL. This position has a schedule of Monday-Friday varied days/hours. The salary for this position is $90,000- $93,000 based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that serves infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations - the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 174 clients. It is a Day School offering Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. It is a skilled nursing unit for medically fragile children and adults, and a developmental training center for adults who need assistance in managing their disabilities.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of "making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities." Each and every employee's job contributes to Marklund's vision of a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it's like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

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EOE

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in the development of new programs and processes; individual and group treatment methods
• Establish individual goals and treatment plans appropriate and unique to each resident and their level of function and potential abilities
• Evaluate and provide creative therapeutic equipment for residents
• Provide residents with orthotics as needed and monitor
• Assist with wheelchair evaluation and/or modifications
• Consult with residents, caregivers, teachers, family and Marklund staff regarding resident goals, outcomes, programming and resident needs in general
• Attend IPP and IEPs as needed
• Provide training and inservices to staff and caregivers on therapy related topics
• Supervision, instruction and evaluation of therapy aides and interns.

Experience and Skills
Qualifications for this position:

Training and/or Experience: One year experience with DD population preferred

Education/Certification: Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois

Equipment, Machines, Tools: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, email), and various therapeutic equipment.

Job Benefits
We care about YOU! One way we show our appreciation to our employees if by offering a comprehensive package of benefits:

Full-time Physical Therapists are eligible for the following benefits:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Paid orientation and job training
• Medical (BlueCross/BlueShield), Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Company paid long term disability and voluntary short term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, personal - PTO cash in option twice per year
• Extended sick bank (protection against loss of income due to illness, accident, maternity)
• Six (6) paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan with match (must meet annual minimum hours worked requirement)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs