Physical Therapist- Employee and Contractor positions available

Job Description

Job Description

About Lumiere

Come join one of the fastest growing, truly transformative pediatric therapy groups in Chicago. Lumiere Children's Therapy is searching for extraordinary professionals to work in our interdisciplinary therapy setting. We are looking for someone who will grow with us and bring the best they have for the fantastic kiddos we serve. 

Here is what we will give in return: We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and positivity and inspiration at the end of long days. We value and will provide in-house training to help support you and hone your skills. 

About Lumiere Children's Therapy: We work with children with communication disorders, fine and gross motor challenges, emotional disorders, language delays, sensory integration issues, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and social skill challenges. We believe collaboration across disciplines helps reveal the optimal learning styles and care plan for the children we serve. We also focus on educating families, so they become allies in their child’s development and specific challenges. 

Lumiere Children's Therapy is looking for an exceptional patient-focused Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience and will be willing to supervise incoming Physical Therapists and PTA's. This position will include private client, preschool, and working within private schools.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy (PT) Licensure in the State of Illinois
• 2-3 years of experience
• Positive attitude and a team player
• The belief that your amazing skill set can make a profound and lasting impact on the children you will work with while at Lumiere Children's Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in skill development
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case physical therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize performance in all areas of need
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Paren Caregiver Education
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Complete notes and all paperwork in a timely fashion

Skills

• Proven working experience as physical therapist

• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with Physical Therapy evaluation tools
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and Dx including Autism
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.