Physical Therapist - Pediatric Job at Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc., Joliet, IL

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  • Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc.
  • Joliet, IL

Job Description

TDo you have a passion for working with children? Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team. This is a school-based position with no evenings or weekends. We are committed to your success by offering flexible scheduling, mentoring, team meetings, and professional development opportunities. Our employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Join our team to make a positive impact on the lives of children in our community (and enjoy your reduced summer hours, evenings and weekends off)!

Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited school of physical therapy .
  • Licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Illinois
  • Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate clients referred for physical therapy services using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
  • Develop treatment goals, plans and objectives based upon the initial evaluation and program requirements, and update plans per Agency policy.
  • Develop and provide coaching for family members and/or client to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home.
  • Instruct family members and students in properly and safely using adaptive equipment and assistive technology.

Eligible for loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

If you have any questions, please call 815-773-9353 .

Physical Therapist Benefits Include:

  • PPO BCBS Health insurance at a low premium with no out of pocket cost
  • Paid meal period
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • BCBS Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Advancement
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation Time (two weeks your first year)
  • Personal Time (accrue one each month = 12 per year)
  • Free Life insurance
  • Free Long Term Disability
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

ABOUT US: Easterseals Joliet Region offers the following services for our community: early intervention, PT, OT, SLP Therapy, childcare, medical rehabilitation, and autism services for children and their families; job training and coaching, employment placement and transportation services for adults with disabilities, including veterans; adult day services and employment opportunities for older adults – in addition to a variety of additional services for people of all ages including mental health and recovery programs, assistive technology, camp and recreation, caregiving support including respite – and much more.

  • Easterseals Joliet Region Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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