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Job description
Help Children Thrive-Love Where You Work.
Are you passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? At Easterseals Joliet Region, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying the work-life balance you've been looking for.
If you're tired of productivity quotas, evenings, weekends, and holiday schedules, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
• School-based schedule during the academic year
• Only 20 hours per week during the summer
• Starting salary of $68,000+ for new graduates, with higher compensation based on experience
• 16 paid holidays
• Two weeks of vacation available from your first day
• Earn up to 12 paid personal days each year
• Comprehensive BCBS PPO medical insurance with no out-of-pocket costs beyond employee premiums
• Retirement plan
• Continuing education support
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Mission-driven organization making a difference in children's lives every day
What You'll Do
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you'll work alongside teachers, families, and other therapy professionals to help children develop the strength, mobility, and confidence they need to succeed.
Responsibilities include:
Evaluate children with developmental and physical challenges
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide therapy services in school settings
Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and families
Maintain accurate documentation
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Provide therapy services in our summer clinic program (20 hours/week)
We're Looking For Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent
Current Illinois Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Pediatric experience is a plus but not required
Passion for helping children achieve their goals
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why Easterseals?
At Easterseals Joliet Region, we believe our employees deserve the same care and support we provide to the children and families we serve.
You'll join a compassionate team that values collaboration, professional growth, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help children build confidence, independence, and brighter futures.
Come grow your career while changing lives.
Apply today-we'd love to meet you!
Worksite address
romeoville, IL, 60446, US
Who can apply
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