Physical Therapist

Step Forward Therapy is on a mission to improve the overall quality of life for the children and families we serve. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team of therapists use evidence-based, traditional, and innovative therapy methods that address the individual needs of each child.

We work closely with families to provide support and education to foster growth and improve a child’s ability to engage in a meaningful and purposeful manner at school, at home, and in the community.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time, Pediatric Physical Therapist who is enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, resourceful, and motivated. Our privately owned clinic is open Monday - Friday with no weekend hours! We would love for you to join us to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve by providing them with the skills that will allow them to learn, grow, and live a fulfilling life.

If you enjoy working with children, and you would like to join our team, please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Completion of documentation for all pre-authorizations, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, assessments, insurance reports, medical reviews, appeal processes and progress reports
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition; record patient medical histories
• Conduct evaluations to identify client’s needs and treatment goals
• Develop and implement treatment plans; monitor patient progress and response to treatments and adjust plans as needed
• Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments
• Provide 1:1 therapeutic intervention and group instruction based on client needs
• Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses, and explain any procedures or test results
• Collaborate with other clinicians and the child’s physician and/or school when needed
• Enter patient or treatment data into computers
• Participate in weekly individual and multidisciplinary case-based group mentoring
• Maintain PT equipment, and conduct staff training and safety checks for equipment use

Qualifications:

• MPT/MSPT, required
• Current license from the State of Illinois in PhysicalTherapy (required)
• 2+ years of experience in pediatric physical therapy, preferred
• Strong knowledge of child development (specifically birth to 18 years), preferred
• Experience with and passion for working with children, preferred
• Personable, playful, positive, and patient with the ability to effectively build rapport with children and families
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
• Must be dog-friendly. We have two onsite therapy dogs.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Individual Bonus Opportunities
• Monday-Thursday Schedule / No Fridays or Weekends
• CEU Reimbursement
• BCBS Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Monthly Benefit Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Casual Work Attire
• Opportunities for Advancement

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of extensive standing (up to 2 hours at times), walking, and running
• Navigating uneven surfaces
• Requires lifting (25 - 30 lbs), positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rolling Meadows, IL 60008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,700.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired compensation for this position?
• The position requires you to be onsite 4 days a week,, Monday-Thursday. Do that work for your schedule?

Work Location

In person