Physical Therapist PT - Chicago

Merlin Day Academy • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Physical Therapist (PT) 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) at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes. 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 and social workers
Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care

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 in our clinic, clients' schools and homes.
• 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 and social workers.
• Ability to document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes.
• 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 and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $74,000-85,000
• 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
• Free onsite parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level