Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (WL)

Eyas Landing

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

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist with required credentials to practice.
  • Experience preferred in pediatric physical therapy and working with special needs.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Skills in various therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime and Motor Skills Acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized physical therapy to children and families.
  • Implement therapeutic approaches tailored to each child's needs.
  • Collaborate with occupational and speech therapists, and social workers.
  • Document progress and communicate with families for continuity of care.
  • Mentor and provide clinical guidance to Physical Therapists.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, including a floating holiday.
  • Continuing education reimbursement for professional development.
  • Mentorship opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexibility for new parents, enhancing work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist Department Lead / Supervisor (PT)

1409 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL | Monday-Thursday, 10am-6:30pm and Friday, 9am-5:30pm; opportunities for Saturdays, 8am-1:30pm

Compensation & Benefits
  • Total Compensation Package: Valued between $98,000-$111,000.
  • Annual Salary: $80,000-$90,000, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
  • Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.
  • Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Head, Safety-Care Instructor, and CPR Instructor
  • Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
  • Flexibility For New Parents

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Providing individualized physical 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.

Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • Required credentials to practice physical therapy.
  • Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
  • Competencies: bold contributor, holding other accountable, dealing with ambiguity, and developing employees.

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