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Lifelong Accesss mission is to connect families and people with
developmental disabilities to their community through a lifetime of
meaningful supports. Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services
and supports for families, children and adults throughout their lifetime
including residential, vocational development, employment, high school
transition and therapeutic supports for children. Lifelong Access
envisions a community that encourages and accepts all people.\
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Lifelong Access is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant
to join our growing team of early intervention specialists. In this
position, you will provide gross motor treatment for children ages birth
to 18 years of age. The Therapist Assistant is responsible for following
treatment plans as set into place by the supervising physical therapist
for children supported in Pediatric Therapy. Services provided are both
clinic and community based. In addition to a competitive compensation
and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you
will find the work environment at Lifelong Access to be friendly,
respectful, and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!\
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Pay: Hourly; based on experience\
Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time\
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Primary responsibilities include:
- Implement treatment program for each child based on goals and
objectives written into treatment plan by Physical Therapist.
- Develop strategies/techniques for home program as well as providing
individualized treatment directly to each child.
- Work as a team member as part of the transdisciplinary team,
consulting and collaborating with members of other disciplines.
- Responsible for individual documentation as required for state
Early Intervention Program and insurance reimbursement purposes.
- Write progress notes for each child, including behavioral objectives
and observations for each session.
- Participate in supervisory meetings with Physical Therapist as
needed to meet requirements for licensing and certification.
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Qualifications for this position include:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in State of Illinois required.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred.
- Valid Illinois drivers license with driving record in good standing
required.
- Current proof of automobile insurance required.
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Physical Requirements:\
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions
of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.\
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with
children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be
difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb;
taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\
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Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
- Supportive and positive work environment, with a transdisciplinary
team approach
- Localized on-site supervision/management.
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Paid continued education, licensing and certification fees.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off for full-time
30hr+/week schedules
- Part-time employees are also eligible for some benefits and paid
time off.
Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.