Description

At Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, we’re on a mission to help children with developmental delays and disabilities build the skills they need to thrive. Join our dedicated, multidisciplinary team where your work truly matters—and your voice is heard.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced PT, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families in our community.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment
• New grad-friendly: Full training, EI certification support, and hands-on experience with a mentor
• Collaborative care model: Work alongside OT, SLP, Dietitian, social workers, and more
• Mission-driven work that changes lives
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities to lead programs or develop new services
• Ongoing CEU and professional development support

Basic Responsibilities:

I. Ethical Standards of Practice
A. Delivers services consistent with established Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley Mission, Values, and Philosophy.
B. Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
C. Adhere to Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley Code of Ethics.  Comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
D. Complies with current APTA Code of ethics, state licensure laws, and all prevailing Federal, State and local laws.

II. Evaluations          
A. Screens, consults and/or evaluates patients upon request/referral and appropriate authorization.
B. Performs evaluations/screenings per Center policy and procedure under the formats of:  
         i.      IDE
         ii.     Single discipline
C. In performing evaluations
         i.      Reviews relevant reports to facilitate assessment
         ii.     Selects appropriate evaluation tools and implements them, as indicated
         iii.    Makes appropriate recommendations from evaluation results
         iv.    Documents patient evaluation findings in accordance with Center policy.                                                                        

III. Administration of Therapy
A. Establishes a Treatment Plan from initial evaluation.
B. Administers program effectively:

Utilizes appropriate treatment procedures and techniques.
Adapts treatment to patient’s abilities and needs.
Identifies resources and integrates information on resources into program planning and implementation.
C. Continually evaluates, predicts program outcomes and updates Treatment Plan based upon client’s/family’s changing needs.
D. Provides appropriate client and family education and training.
E. When appropriate, acts in coordination with other therapies as a team member in the planning of each client’s therapy program.
F. Communicates with other internal and external team members, referring physician, and other relevant stakeholders as authorized by client family/legal guardian.
G. Serves as client case manager, when assigned.
H. Establishes the discharge/transition plan and refers client to other services/programs, as needed.

IV. Documentation
A. Maintains efficient records:
1. Writes patients progress reports and evaluations in accordance with Center’s policy.
2. Serves as case manager when assigned, acting to help in the coordination of all
documentation needs.
3. Assist with finance department’s needs relating to documentation.
4. Prepares discharge upon termination of services.
5. Acts to assure therapy records are complete upon clients’ discharge.

V. Department Program Development
A. Attends staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, clinics, and Medical
Advisory Board, as necessary.
B. Participates in the development of and the review of department policies and procedures
relating to treatment, documentation, and program development.
C. Maintains and develops professional skills through the pursuit of continuing education
and membership in professional organizations.
D. Promotes nurturing/mentoring of fellow staff members through sharing of information
and the commitment to a team approach.
E. Helps to maintain department supplies, equipment, and toys.
F. Participates in the planning for and training of physical therapy students.

VI. Other
A. Therapist will participate in fulfilling Community Based Therapy programs/contracts as requested.

1. Job duties and expectations specific to contacts will vary in accordance to the terms of the agreement between this Center and the agency contracting our services.

2. For Center developed Community Based Therapy program(s), job responsibilities and expectations will be reviewed with therapist by Community Based Therapy Manager.

B. Therapist will participate in fulfilling Assistive Technology Department responsibilities as outlined by AT Department (i.e. Seating Clinic, AT Evals). 

C. As requested, therapist will participate and/or coordinate responsibilities outlined for specific clinics.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have a degree or a certificate in physical therapy from a school approved by CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education).
• Must be licensed or license eligible as defined by the Illinois Physical Therapy Act.
• Must have Early Intervention Certification or be eligible.
• Maintain current CPR certification.