Physical Therapist
Westside Children's Therapy·Wheaton, Illinois
Westside Children's Therapy·Wheaton, Illinois
Develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients from birth to 18 years to improve functional and gross motor skills. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide coaching to families to reinforce treatment goals.
$75,000 - $90,000, aligned with skills and experience Realistic Productivity Expectations: 28 Direct Treatment Hours per Week Earn up to 5% of your annual salary for exceeding productivity expectations Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement Hub Model: Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients (birth–18 years) Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve gross motor, self-care, and functional skills Support families with coaching and modeling to reinforce treatment goals Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For: Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy education program PT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire What You'll Bring Passionate about working with children with a variety of diagnoses Committed to learning the Westside Way, with a focus on hands-on manual manipulation skills Creative and innovative in developing effective treatment plans Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of PTs by providing guidance and supervision to fieldwork students What Makes You a Great Fit: You are engaging and energetic, able to quickly build rapport. You have a growth mindset, committed to continuous personal and professional development. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge freely.
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and PT licensure or eligibility in the state of Illinois. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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.
