Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: Libertyville IL
Schedule: Full Time, 5 days a week
Compensation: $71,000-$85,000 annually, based on years of experience
Incentives: $10,000 Bonus and/or Student Debt Benefit Program

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy.

Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested.

• Collaborate with the team to evaluate and treat pediatric patients.
• Help pediatric patients reach goals and learn new skills.
• participate in internal and external continuing education opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across 12 centers in the Chicagoland area.
• Possibly join the Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team to gain specialty skills.
• Adhere to state Practice Act and supervise as allowed by state and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
• Design and implement new programs or procedures with manager and referring physicians per HIPAA guidelines.
• Stay current with Physical Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice.

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
• CPR certification

• Start Strong:
  Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your
  
  Skills:
  
  Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh:
  Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters:
  Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future:
  Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden:
  Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
• High Standard of Care:
  Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how PTs may practice and whom they may supervise
• Collaborative Approach:
  Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician
• Leadership:
  Supervise and delegate physical therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations
• Personalized Treatment:
  Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements
• Innovative Opportunities:
  Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPAA guidelines
• Best Practices:
  Stay current and up to date with Physical Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice