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Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy·Crystal Lake, Illinois

$71,000 - $85,000/yr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with various diagnoses, including developmental delays and genetic disorders. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment programs and help patients reach their goals.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapist -
  • Pediatrics
  • Location:
  • Crystal
  • Lake,
  • IL
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time, 5 days a week
  • Compensation: $71,000-$85,000 annually, based on years of experience
  • Incentives: $10,000 Bonus and/or Student Debt Benefit Program RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and more. You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child! New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy. Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
  • Start
  • Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate
  • Your
  • Skills: Unmatched
  • CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Recharge &
  • Refresh: Generous
  • PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your
  • Health
  • Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in
  • Your
  • Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Ease the
  • Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
  • Go
  • Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how PTs may practice and whom they may supervise. Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

Leadership

Supervise and delegate physical therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized

Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.

Innovative

Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Best

Practices: Stay current and up to date with Physical Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice CPR certification Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and a current state license or eligibility for licensure. CPR certification is also required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Supervision
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Clinical Mentorship
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Collaborative Care
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Disability Protection
  • Student Debt Benefit Program
  • Paid National Certifications
  • Continuing Education Units (CEU)
  • Mentorship and Orientation Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$71,000 - $85,000/yr
Location
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Jul 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

We offer therapy for children from birth to age 21 with a wide range of needs. Every child’s needs are unique, and our highly trained clinical team creates a specialized plan of care that is just right for them and their family. We provide progress updates throughout a child’s...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePartnership
Size501-1,000 employees
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