Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (WL)
About The Position
As a Physical Therapist Department Lead / Supervisor at Eyas Landing, you will provide physical therapy to children and families in the clinic, clients’ schools, and homes while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists. You will work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs, fostering each child’s mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence. The role offers evidence-based, play-focused therapy in a supportive, collaborative, and innovative environment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and help children and families thrive while providing mentorship and clinical guidance to Physical Therapists.
Requirements
- Required credentials to practice physical therapy.
- Competencies: bold contributor, holding others accountable, dealing with ambiguity, and developing employees.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized physical therapy.
- Implement therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
- Collaborate daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers.
- Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.
- Provide mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists to support consistent care delivery and professional growth.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee assistance programs
- Generous paid time off
- Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday
- Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases
- Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including Department Head, Safety-Care Instructor, and CPR Instructor
- Opportunities to mentor others within the department and supervise students
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3% and $0.50 per dollar up to another 2%
- Flexibility for new parents
- Annual merit-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
