Physical Therapist

Job Details

Position: Physical Therapist

Position Type:  Full time and part time opportunities are available

Position Objective: The Physical Therapist functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, providing early intervention and medical rehabilitation services to individuals and their families.  The Therapist evaluates persons referred to the Center, establishes goals, and designs and implements specific treatment programs for individuals.  The Therapist assigns and supervises treatment programs to be carried out by support personnel where appropriate.

Why work at Easterseals Central Illinois?

Easterseals has 75 affiliates across the nation that provide services and support to more than one million individuals and families living with a disability every year!  For over 100 years, it has been the mission for Easterseals Central Illinois to provide exceptional services to ensure that children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special needs can reach their full potential.

We believe that we are more than a mission.   We believe that every child deserves the best, and so does our staff!

Some of the “perks” that set us apart from other pediatric clinics:

• Work/life balance:  We can provide a set schedule, based on client need, which does not require any nights or weekends!
• Paid Documentation time:  Our clinicians have an expectation of 60% productivity rate which gives you time for documentation during work hours.  No more bringing your documentation home to complete after working your shift!  Additionally, if a client cancels you still are paid for your time.
• Collaborative environment:  We provide a wide variety of services designed to promote progress! Just to name a few:
  1. Rehabilitation services: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Feeding Therapy
  2. Behavioral services: Applied Behavioral Analysis and Counseling
  3. Clinic Services: Autism Early Diagnostic Clinic, Orthotics Clinic, Serial Casting
  4. Many Specialty services like: BrainPaint, CVI Services, Augmentative/Alternative Communication, and so many more!
• Accreditation:  Easterseals maintains one of the highest accreditations levels for two separate, independent nonprofit accrediting bodies!
  1. We received a 3-year CARF accreditation and continues be the only CARF Accredited Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Program (Pediatric Specialty) in Central Illinois.  The latest accreditation is the 8th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Easterseals Central Illinois!
  2. We are recognized by the Behavior Health Center for Excellence (BCHOE) with its highest level of accreditation for providing excellent services to children and families through Applied Behavior Analysis. This three-year accreditation highlights Easterseals Central Illinois as the leading provider of Autism Services and Applied Behavior Analysis in downstate Illinois.  Only two organizations in Illinois now hold this level of accreditation!

Easterseals Central Illinois Benefits:

Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of the Easterseals team. Elevate your career and lifestyle with our comprehensive rewards package, designed to recognize and support your commitment to excellence. Here's what awaits:

• Secure Your Future: Enroll in our 401(k) Plan with employer match, ensuring financial stability down the road.
• Time Off That Grows With You: Enjoy expanding vacation, sick, and personal time, rewarding your tenure with us.
• Unwind With Extended Breaks: Take advantage of our paid holiday break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day – providing valuable extra time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Invest in Your Development: Access CEU and Professional Development allowances, along with reimbursements for license renewals, empowering you to continuously grow and excel.
• Guidance and Support: Benefit from our Mentorship Program, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week receive Group Health Insurance covering Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and FSA.
• Extra Holidays for Full-Time Dedication: Celebrate with five additional paid holidays for those working 40 hours weekly, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving.

Join Easterseals, where professionalism meets exceptional rewards, and every moment contributes to a fulfilling and prosperous career journey.

Job Functions:

• Completes initial evaluation and evaluation report(s) for each client. Establishes individualized therapy goals and generates data for Plan of Care, identifying appropriate treatment diagnoses and therapy recommendations.
• Completes progress notes every three to six months or as required.
• Provides direct therapy with a focus on client and family priorities addressing functional limitations and participation in daily activities and family routines at service centers, natural environments, and or by telehealth.
• Participates in parent/guardian Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and multidisciplinary and caregiver meetings.  Attends medical staffing/case studies to participate in interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Reports cancellations and no shows to the scheduling team for proper documentation and action.  Accurately completes documentation and billing in EHR following payer guidelines.
• Develops and instructs family members in home program activities and revises as necessary. Provides parent/guardian/family training during the session regarding HEP and therapy strategies.
• Participates as needed or requested in the smooth transition of an individual to a public school program or other placement as necessary. Corresponds with physicians and other professionals involved in the care/treatment of the client/family as necessary and documents in EHR.
• Attends program services meetings, discipline meetings, rehab staff meetings, case studies, and in-services.
• Completes competencies and maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety and infection control standards, quality assurance, and accreditation standards of the Center.
• Ensures that all requirements for credentialing and licensure are maintained (e.g. Early Interventions credentialing, CPR, Illinois license, certification).
• Provides Assistive Technology Clinic and Orthotic services, including evaluation, equipment orders, fittings, and follow-up as appropriate for clients served.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Mentors new staff members as requested.
• Fulfills contractual obligations as requested.
• Complete letters of medical necessity as needed.
• Participate in Clinics as requested.
• Supervises clinical students and Physical Therapist Assistants as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligible for credential.
• A minimum of one year of proven successful experience in the area of pediatric physical therapy is preferred.

Competency Requirements

• Advanced knowledge and skill necessary to provide treatment plans related to credentialed/licensed field of practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EHR and required Rehab workflows, including timely patient care documentation and billing for accurate medical records.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Must have visual ability sufficient to read and accurately complete written correspondence, reports, etc., and computer screen information.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
• Close supervision of clients and physical assistance or redirection during treatment sessions and use of novel/suspended equipment to maintain client safety.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Occasional kneeling, working with clients on floor mats, and transitions from floor to standing related to patient care.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to drive to all Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius, as needed.

Work Environment

• Routinely works in office environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Community Settings for meetings and direct service activities.
• Client homes for direct service activities.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• May be exposed to contagious diseases but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are used.

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.