AI summary
School-based Physical Therapist role delivering pediatric therapy services (ages 3–21) within schools across the Greater Chicago area. Powerback Pediatrics is a rehabilitation provider focused on high-quality, compassionate care in the school environment. Standout perks include day-one clinical mentorship for new grads, free CEUs via Medbridge, and a $3,000 bonus.
Key skills
Illinois Physical Therapy (PT) licensurePediatric physical therapyIEP development and complianceStudent screenings and evaluationsProgress documentation and reportingRange of motion and strength assessmentPositioning and contracture managementInterdisciplinary collaboration (teachers, SLP, OT, PCP)CPR certificationHome assessments
Pays $52.00–$60.00 per hour plus a $3,000 bonus, in line with school-based pediatric PT rates in the Chicago area.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy school-based pediatric PT, can manage a high-volume caseload, and communicate well with multidisciplinary teams while staying compliant with IEP and state guidelines.
Why apply
- Day-one clinical mentorship program
- Free CEUs through Medbridge
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
Overview:
At Powerback Pediatrics, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive! We provide high-quality, compassionate, and effective therapy services directly within the school environment, throughout the Greater Chicago area.
Why Powerback?
- Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to all team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
- Travel Program: Our Journey Travel Program allows you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
- Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
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Responsibilities
Our School Based Physical Therapists serve students with various physical and developmental challenges, ranging in age from 3-21 years old.
- Implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors, as mandated in the student’s Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc.) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
- Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
- Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements, in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
- Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domains, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
- Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to the student/client’s level of function within the school environment. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, and conducting home assessments.
Qualifications
- They must have a valid and unencumbered Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
- They must have a qualifying degree in Physical Therapy.
- They must have a current CPR Certification.
- Valid CPR certification required.
- Clinical experience with the pediatric population preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective leadership and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
- Maintains professional attitudes and respect for the school and their staff.
- Treats all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect.
- Proven track record with high volume workloads.