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Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.\ \ Lifelong Access is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this position, you will provide gross motor evaluations and treatment for children ages birth to 18 years of age. The Therapist is responsible for all decisions made relevant to the motor treatment plan development for children supported by Pediatric Therapy. Our Pediatric Physical Therapists function as part of a transdisciplinary team of therapists working with local on-site supervisors and management. Services provided are both clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly, respectful and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!\ \ Pay: Minimum Starting Wage; \$68,000 annually\ Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time\ \ Primary responsibilities include:

Administer necessary evaluations and written reports upon each

child\'s entry into the program and reassessment after the initial evaluation when deemed appropriate.

Develop gross motor related goals and objectives for each child.

Implement treatment program for each child based on above goals and

objectives. Develop strategies/techniques for home program as well as providing individualized treatment directly to each child.

Collaborating with a team of other Lifelong Access professionals,

including Developmental Therapists, Social/Emotional therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians.

Responsible for individual documentation as required for State Early

Intervention Program and insurance reimbursement purposes.

Review client progress and update goals when necessary or upon

parent requests.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary.

Qualifications for this position include:

Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical

Therapy program is required

License in Physical Therapy

Preferred Early Intervention Credential

Valid Illinois drivers license with driving record in good standing

Current proof of automobile insurance

Physical Requirements:\ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\ \ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/ormove up to 50 pounds.\ \ Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

Fun, Collaborative Environment Loaded with Play-Based Therapies,

Sensory Gyms & Adaptive Equipment

Localized Management

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Continuing Education & Supervision Hours

Paid for All Hours Worked, Not Just Client Service Hours

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off when Scheduled 30+ Hours/Week Including

Vacation, Personal Time, and Holidays

Relocation Assistance Available to Qualified Candidates

[Read more in our Employment

Brochure](https://lifelongaccess.org/file/9/Lifelong%20Access%20Employment%20Brochure%20Benefits.pdf)

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lifelong Access

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