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Position: Full Time Pediatric Physical Therapist -Naperville South

Compensation:$71,000-$85,000** **annually, based on years of experience

Incentives: $10,000 Sign On Bonus

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapyis seeking apediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy.

Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested.

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

+ **Start Strong** : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

+ **Elevate Your Skills** :Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

+ **Recharge & Refresh:** Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

+ **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

+ **Invest in Your Future:** Company-matching401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

+ **Ease the Burden** : Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

+ **Go Anywhere with Us:** 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

+ Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.

+ Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.

+ Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.

+ Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.

+ Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Qualifications

+ Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy

+ Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start

+ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.

+ Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

+ Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.

+ Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

+ Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.

+ Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.

+ Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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**Job ID** _344770_

**Experience (Years)** _0_

**Category** _Pediatric Therapy_

**Street Address** _1315 Macom Drive, Suite 103_

**Min** _USD $71,000.00/Yr._

**Max** _USD $85,000.00/Yr._