Department Lead Of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist (Northcenter Chicago)

Do you enjoy working with a collaborative team in pursuit of a shared mission? Do you want to grow your leadership and management skills? Join the Blue Bird Day team!

Candidates should be eager to join a multi-disciplinary team of providers, collaborating to provide an individualized treatment approach that recognizes each child's individual needs and personality. Ideal candidate will be interested in developing their leadership and management skills.

Our Physical TherapyDepartment Lead Day to Day:

• • Leads location department meetings and as needed team meetings. Actively participates in all staff meetings and team leads meetings as needed.
  • Interviews candidates for open positions within their disciplines and collaborates with Clinic Director in the selection of new hires.
  • Supports new hire onboarding through mentorship and supervision.
  • Serves as a liaison between therapists within location's department and scheduling team regarding individual therapist scheduling needs, department productivity, and as needed.
  • Collaborates with Clinic Director and Human Resources to complete annual performance reviews and performance check-ins for therapists within their location's department.
  • Monitors department therapist daily documentation requirements and report issues with Clinic Director.
  • Maintains a small caseload of individual therapy sessions, small group sessions and daily case management tasks.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with clients and families by providing parent education, home programs, and parent support as needed.

Our Physical Therapists Focus on the Following Interventions:

• Early Motor Development such as crawling, walking, jumping, stair climbing, e.g.
• Orthotic Assessment, Intervention and Management
• Posture control during feeding and other activities of daily living
• Pelvic floor and other motor control issues related to toilet training
• Family and Team Collaboration and Education

Our Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Set schedule Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) allowances
• Dedicated break week schedules with time off incentives
• New Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k with substantial company match
• $25,000 Life Insurance policy
• Continuing education reimbursement and professional development days

Education Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy or PTAs with pediatric experience preferred
• Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
• 3-5 years experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The working environment may at times be busy with small groups of children and individual sessions with children while other clients/therapists are present. Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Text " JOBS" to 312-564-4647 to apply!

Who We Are

Blue Bird Day is an intensive therapy program for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. Our collaborative team provides occupational, physical, speech, developmental, ABA, and other therapies to help our clients reach their unique goals. We have three locations throughout Chicago-land. Our Northcenter location is unique as its two blocks from the brown line and has an outdoor rooftop playground!

Learn more at www.bluebirddayprogram.com!

The Blue Bird Day team is comprised of compassionate individuals who have a passion to see our clients succeed. We value our employees, provide outstanding benefits, and work to foster a supportive and inclusive environment so our staff can focus on doing what they love, helping our kiddos!

Our supportive, collaborative culture

• In-depth onboarding to set you up for success
• Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals
• Department and all staff meetings
• Birthday and Anniversary celebrations
• Birdie Swag work clothing stipend
• Fundraising initiatives
• Holiday celebrations
• And MORE!