Physical Therapist Supervisor - FULL TIME - LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST

About the role

Lumiere Children's Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Supervisor to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience and be willing to supervise new Physical Therapists and PTAs. This position includes working with private clients, preschoolers, and students in private schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short and long-term goals, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient and caregiver involvement.
• Implement the Plan of Care on a consistent schedule and adjust it according to patient progress.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility procedures, within 48 hours after seeing the patient.
• Evaluate mobility, strength, and current patient function, setting goals to improve these areas that are tailored to the patient's abilities and realistic.
• Report patient progress to the patient, caregivers, and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Care, including a home exercise program as necessary.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops and continuing education.
• Aid other facility staff members as needed to ensure a clean, orderly, and effective rehabilitation environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and physical therapy assistants.
• Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment, shaping helmets, orthotics/prosthetics to patients as needed, and assist with ordering as needed.
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT, and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.
• Creativity with physical therapy interventions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in a fully equipped PT facility in pediatrics.
• BS or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Physical Therapy license for the state of operation.
• Current CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work sitting down in front of a computer for extended hours every day.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Benefits

• CPR certification (pre-approved online course, if not yet obtained)
• 401K with 3% match once eligibility requirements are met
• Chicago paid sick time
• PTO 3.5 hours per paycheck
• Holidays + Birthday for full-time employees
• Mileage reimbursement (if traveling to multiple locations to provide ABA therapy)
• Paid attendance for staff and/or ABA monthly meetings
• HIPAA and Sexual Harassment annual training
• Short- and Long-term disability options through AFLAC
• Medical (company pays $200/month toward premium)
• Dental
• Vision
• State licensure: up to $125
• Reimbursement for membership dues for affiliated associations (ASHA, AOTA, APTA) when applicable
• CEUs: $300 or 1 PTO day (6.5 hours)
• Bereavement: 2 days
• Depending on the position, there is a possibility of a bonus
• Profit sharing – must be enrolled in 401k

Covid-19

We are closely monitoring the news as the situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) progresses. As a result, part of our application process does require you to be present. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our applicants, staff, and clients. As a result, we are taking all precautions to create a safe work environment for our staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.