AI summary
School-based Physical Therapist role delivering pediatric therapy services (ages 3–21) within the school environment across the Greater Chicago area. Powerback Pediatrics is a rehabilitation provider focused on compassionate, effective in-school therapy, with standout support for new grads via day-one Clinical Mentorship and free CEUs.
Key skills
Illinois Physical Therapy (PT) licenceCPR certificationPediatric physical therapyIEP treatment planning and documentationStudent screenings and evaluationsProgress measurement and reportingMultidisciplinary team collaboration (SLP/OT/teachers/PCP)Range of motion and strength assessmentPositioning and contracture managementWritten and verbal communication
Pays $52–$60 per hour plus a $3,000 bonus, a competitive range for school-based pediatric PT work in the Chicago area.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy school-based pediatric PT, can manage a high-volume caseload, and collaborate closely with IEP teams while documenting clearly and consistently.
Why apply
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Day-one clinical mentorship program
- Free CEUs through Medbridge
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.