at Lifelong Access in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Lifelong Access’s mission is to connect families and people with developmental disabilities to their community through a lifetime of meaningful supports. Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children and adults throughout their lifetime including residential, vocational development, employment, high school transition and therapeutic supports for children. Lifelong Access envisions a community that encourages and accepts all people.
Lifelong Access is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this position, you will provide gross motor treatment for children ages birth to 18 years of age. The Therapist Assistant is responsible for following treatment plans as set into place by the supervising physical therapist for children supported in Pediatric Therapy. Services provided are both clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly, respectful, and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!
Pay: Hourly; based on experience
Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time
Primary responsibilities include:
- Implement treatment program for each child based on goals and objectives written into treatment plan by Physical Therapist.
- Develop strategies/techniques for home program as well as providing individualized treatment directly to each child.
- Work as a team member as part of the transdisciplinary team, consulting and collaborating with members of other disciplines.
- Responsible for individual documentation as required for state Early Intervention Program and insurance reimbursement purposes.
- Write progress notes for each child, including behavioral objectives and observations for each session.
- Participate in supervisory meetings with Physical Therapist as needed to meet requirements for licensing and certification.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in State of Illinois required.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license with driving record in good standing required.
- Current proof of automobile insurance required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
- Supportive and positive work environment, with a transdisciplinary team approach
- Localized on-site supervision/management.
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Paid continued education, licensing and certification fees.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off for full-time 30hr+/week schedules
- Part-time employees are also eligible for some benefits and paid time off.
Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
