Physical Therapist (PT)
Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- physical therapist
- school-based therapy
- pediatric physical therapy
The Physical Therapist (PT) provides specialized therapy services to children and young adults aged 3-21 with physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges in school settings. Responsibilities include designing and implementing treatment plans, collaborating with school teams, documenting progress, and supporting caregivers to promote functional outcomes. The role offers comprehensive benefits, continuing education, mentorship, and relocation assistance within a trusted rehabilitation services organization.
Position can accommodate Part time or Full time
$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Part time and Full time hires
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
- Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
- H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
- Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
The Physical Therapist, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Ages range from 3-21 years old. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors.
Delivers specialized individual and group physical therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Collects data and completes reports regarding the student’s goals and progress.
Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, OT, PCP, etc) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
Provides physical therapy expertise when developing FBA/BIP.
Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student’s progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.
Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
Ensures a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.
Supervises PTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.
Communicates and follows up with schools and families to obtain appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based physical therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services.
Follows the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regards to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. occupational therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.).
Utilizes communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the speech language pathologist and itinerants.
Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student.
Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to student/client’s level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: school function, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues.
Provides documentation to maintain the quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements.
Participates in school trainings, in-service, and professional development opportunities.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:Appropriate State License
NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile
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