Bridging the Gap Rehab currently has openings for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Early Intervention.
About Us: Bridging the Gap Rehab is a therapeutic company dedicated to serving children from birth to three years old through the Early Intervention program. We take pride in our close-knit family of therapists who provide quality services, especially to underserved communities. Our approach is to deliver fun, interactive, and educational services to children and their families. As team members, we strive to be lifelong learners, constantly growing and building upon our experiences with the support of our strong, collaborative group. Our therapists employ interventions that blend both child-directed and adult-directed therapy models, focusing on each child’s overall development. We actively encourage family participation throughout the therapeutic process and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
Job Highlights:
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including parents, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and developmental therapists, to develop effective strategies for clients.
- Maintain a caseload of 25-35 direct service hours.
- Work directly with clients on individualized goals through in-home and telehealth visits.
Requirements:
- Completed an associate degree or two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Holds a valid license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois.
- Exhibits the physical and mental skills (proven through practical and/or written post-training competency tests) necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
- Capable of meeting the physical demands associated with the position.
*****Early Intervention Certifications are not required, but it is a plus
****Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply
- Please note that this position does have specific credentialing requirements. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered, regardless of other experience. Unfortunately, degrees in Social Work and/or Psychology are not accepted for credentialing with the State of Illinois. *
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Work Location: In person