Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (AV)
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 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)
- Experience providing evidence-based, play-focused therapy
- Experience in a collaborative, innovative environment
- Experience providing physical therapy to children and families
- Experience overseeing a team of Physical Therapists
- Experience fostering child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth
- Experience providing individualized and group therapy
- Experience implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)
- Experience collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers
- Experience documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care
- Experience providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists
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
