What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (Pediatric) position at Gracent?
Join our Evanston Clinic today!! We are adding a Physical Therapist to the team!!!
North Shore Pediatric Therapy is the only concierge health and wellness center for children and young adults, that combines the power of multiple disciplines, first class service, and inspiring results, that has become the company’s hallmark. Deemed a Thought Leader in pediatric therapy, NSPT brings Peace of Mind to thousands of children and their families with its invigorating blend of positive environment, heroic staff, and blossoming kids. We provide the ultimate discovery that challenges lead to strengths, and happiness is abound. Our services include Occupational, Speech, & Physical Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Neuropsychology Diagnostics & Treatment, Nutrition, and Academic Support including Tutoring and Executive Functioning. NSPT has been assisting families for over 20 years and has expanded to several locations.
Job Description:
Our therapists are the most important members of our team. The Physical Therapist should have experience and expertise in a wide variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular and developmental conditions. These conditions include, but are not limited to, congenital muscular torticollis, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. The physical therapist should also have clinical skills with a variety of ages and treatment techniques. Experience in a multi-disciplinary setting is a plus, as we are a clinic who values collaboration with other therapists and professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive evaluations
- Individualized treatment services
- Consistent consultation and feedback to the parents, communication with physicians, and communication with schools
Qualifications:
- Masters degree
- Licensed in IL
- Maintain accreditation, if applicable
- Meets continuing education requirements to maintain licensure
- Previous pediatric fieldwork and practicum experience required
- Flexibility… when it comes to your schedule and availability to work, that is. Our clinics are open 6 days a week!
- Desire to be a part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team with the drive to work together to ensure each child reaches his/her maximum potential.
- Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience subsequent to obtaining licensure.
- Previous experience working with children and adolescents. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and current resume/curriculum vitae.
- Love the joy of bringing happiness into the lives of children and their families.
- A self- motivated, self- starter, self-assured, selfless attitude
- A high sense of urgency and multitasking skills
- Willingness to jump right in and make a splash
