EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS·Bloomington, Illinois
The Physical Therapist evaluates clients, establishes goals, and implements specific treatment programs within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on early intervention and medical rehabilitation services. Key duties include direct therapy, participation in family service planning meetings, and providing training to family members on home programs.
Position: Physical Therapist
Bloomington Service Center, 202 St. Joseph Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours per week
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Easterseals Central Illinois is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy, empowering children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs to reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team, offering a variety of specialized services designed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.
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Why Join Easterseals Central Illinois?
Ongoing mentorship from experienced therapists to help you develop new skills and advance in your career.
Access to specialized training in areas like sensory integration, aquatic therapy, or assistive technology to expand your clinical expertise.
Opportunities to grow within the organization, with pathways for advancement into leadership roles or specialized certifications.
Compensation for this position falls within the range of $60,000 – $80,000 annually. The final offer may be structured as either an hourly rate or a salary, depending on the role classification, and will consider several individualized factors including relevant experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, qualifications and credentials, talent availability and specialization, and organizational needs. This range is subject to change in the future.
All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms, and plan guidelines.
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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.
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.
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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.
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university is required, along with licensure in the State of Illinois or eligibility, and Illinois Early Intervention credentialing or eligibility. The role involves working with children in various settings, including outpatient clinics and natural environments.
Market context
Physical therapist openings in Illinois often reflect steady demand in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, where licensed clinicians help patients regain mobility and function. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with SNF or LTC experience and familiarity with Net Health documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Illinois license status and highlight any post-acute experience in your application.
