Physical Therapist

ABOUT US: Helping Hand's mission is to transform the lives of all connected to Helping Hand through genuine care and education. So that, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are equally valued in all communities Established in 1955, Helping Hand is proud to serve over 70 surrounding communities by providing accredited and licensed Adult Programs as well as an ISBE-approved non-public Therapeutic Day School.
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Under the direction of the Associate Director of Clinical Services, the Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy services across the agency. This role may provide physical therapy services to students in the Helping Hand School, clients in the Outpatient Clinic, and/or the Adult Program.
On-site position, weekdays,40 hours per week
HELPING HAND PERKS:
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Programs
Traditional medical, dental, vision insurance, and supplemental/voluntary benefit options.
403b retirement plan with up to a 4% company match
Complete evaluations for students and/or clients to assess the various functions and skills related to physical therapy development.
Participate in the development of writing IEPs and treatment plans across program areas.
Develop and implement treatment plans and school groups incorporating IEP goals.
Develop materials for implementation of treatment plans and programming.
Plan, implement, and supervise gym activities, equipment, and safety.
Provide in-service training to team members and others as appropriate, including new staff orientation.
Assist teachers and/or other staff in providing for the function and sensory needs of the students and/or clients in the classroom and/or day program.
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team which requires attendance in classroom, IEP, Domain, and other meetings as necessary, collaborating with other staff in creating individualized curriculum and programming for each student/client.
Attend IDT meetings and collaborate with adult services staff as necessary.
Complete family phone calls and communication to provide consistency between the school, clinic, and day program as well as home environments as required.
Provide direct physical therapy to students and/or clients in individual and in group settings.
Plan, conduct, and supervise groups in the school and/or clinic as appropriate.
Provide home programming and training to parents, guardians, and caregivers to provide carryover of therapy in the home as required.
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (following January 1, 2015) or Master's in Physical Therapy (if prior to January 1, 2015).
A current State of Illinois License for Physical Therapy.
Experience working with children and adults ages 3-22 years (preferred).
Experience with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnosis (i.e., Intellectual disability, developmental delay, etc.).
The ability to conduct physical therapy assessments via team and individual evaluations.
The ability to plan and conduct individual and group therapies.
Ability to keep abreast of best practice trends in field of expertise.
Ability to conform to the policies, procedures, practices, rules, and regulations of Helping Hand.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the entire team to ensure safe and efficient delivery of services while utilizing strong conflict management and team building skills.
Ability to fulfill all necessary training requirements of the agency, including but not limited to crisis management (crisis management training includes de-escalation strategies and physical management techniques).
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about to assist clients/students, access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. %{{

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