Lurie Children's Hospital·Chicago, Illinois
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating pediatric patients and developing age-specific therapy programs and functional goals. They collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to implement and modify treatment plans to ensure high-quality care.
Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.
As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.
Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S.
News & World Report.
Day (United States of America)
Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park - Clark
The Level I staff member assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and organizes, performs and modifies therapy programs based upon a thorough evaluation of each patient and best practice methods.
This role will support both our Lincoln Park and Northbrook outpatient centers.
Evaluates each assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems pertaining to physical therapy, meeting or exceeding established clinical pathways and protocols for best practice. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate.
Establishes age specific plan of care and functional goals based on evaluation results, and regularly incorporates other disciplines, patient/family, into treatment planning, documenting the patient/family/caregiver’s understanding of goals, explaining rationale and methods necessary to carry out treatments. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate.
Consistently re-evaluates effectiveness of ongoing treatment plan, instituting appropriate changes in care plan. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate.
Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver and provides education to meet those needs.
Participates in clinics, rounds, meetings, in-services, annual competencies, MYR, departmental process improvement projects and conferences, as assigned.
Collaborates and communicates appropriately with families, physicians, other rehabilitation staff, nurse case managers, and others within and outside the Lurie Children’s system.
Upgrades own knowledge in pediatric care. Actively participates in inservices, including planning educational activities for the team as assigned.
Meets required departmental productivity standards.
Participates in supervision/instruction of students as assigned. Participates in orientation of new staff and support staff as assigned.
Supports organizational change initiatives; adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Other job functions as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)
(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
$76,960.00-$125,840.00 Salary
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise.
The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.
Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.
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For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
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Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current Illinois state license or eligibility for one. BLS AED Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association is also required.
Market context
Outpatient physical therapist positions in Illinois are typically driven by steady demand from clinics, rehab centers, and orthopedic practices serving patients after injury, surgery, or chronic pain. This role is competitive because employers usually want a CAPTE-accredited graduate with current or pending Illinois licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to manage a full caseload of 10-12 patients per day; benefits like PTO, holiday pay, and insurance are also commonly weighed. Before applying, compare the caseload expectations and schedule against your outpatient experience, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.