Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago
About The Position
Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. As a Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth through: Providing individualized and group therapy Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth.
Requirements
- Skilled and compassionate clinic-based Physical Therapist (PT)
- Ability to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy
- Ability to work in a collaborative, innovative environment
- Ability to provide physical therapy to children and families
- Ability to oversee a team of Physical Therapists
- Ability to foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth
- Ability to provide individualized and group therapy
- Ability to implement therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
- Ability to collaborate daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers
- Ability to document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care
- Ability to provide mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy to children and families
- Oversee a team of Physical Therapists
- Foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth
- Provide individualized and group 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 ensure consistency in care delivery and growth
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $80,000-$90,000
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
- Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
