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 experience in pediatrics
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical experience working with neurodiverse populations
  • Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic approaches like DIR/Floortime and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in mentoring or leadership roles within a clinical setting

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized physical therapy to children and families
  • Implement targeted therapeutic approaches to foster developmental growth
  • Collaborate daily with other therapy professionals and social workers
  • Document patient progress and communicate effectively with families
  • Mentor and provide clinical guidance to a team of Physical Therapists

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available for healthcare expenses
  • Competitive paid time off and holiday allowances
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Set schedule promoting work-life balance with predictable hours
Full Job Description
As a 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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