Job Opportunities
Black Bear Academy is a nationally recognized private school program that offers a range of therapeutic and academic programming. We offer therapeutic classes ranging from 18 months through first grade, as well as individual and small group therapy sessions for a range of ages and ability levels. We are currently seeking to hire individuals for full-time employment who would be interested in working with a diverse client base.
Responsibilities Include
- Complete evaluations, establish goals, and provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve, both individually and in a group
- Complete timely and accurate documentation
- Collaborate with other providers and academic teachers
Requirements
- Master's Degree or higher from an APTA-accredited program
- Minimum one-year pediatric experience; multidisciplinary setting is preferred
- Current PT license in Illinois
- Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
- Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
- Motivated to help create and develop the physical therapy program at Black Bear Academy
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with education and work experience
- Generous paid time off
- Paid national holidays
- Annual professional dues reimbursement
- Supervision with department director, as well as the opportunity for collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Retirement benefits after one year of employment
- Group health and dental insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Responsibilities Include
- Provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve both individually and in a group
- Complete timely and accurate documentation
- Administer comprehensive evaluations as necessary
- Collaborate with other providers and academic teachers
- Educate parents on therapy and support strategies
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher from an AOTA-accredited program
- Occupational Therapy (OTR) Licensure in the State of Illinois
- 1-2 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
- Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with education and work experience
- Generous paid time off
- Paid national holidays
- Annual professional dues reimbursement
- Supervision with department director, as well as the opportunity for collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Retirement benefits after one year of employment
- Group health and dental insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Responsibilities Include
- Provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve both individually and in a group
- Complete timely and accurate documentation
- Collaboration with other providers and academic teachers
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
- Associate degree or higher from an AOTA-accredited program
- Occupational Therapy (OTA) Licensure in the State of Illinois
- 1-2 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
- Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Insurance
- Paid continuing education days
- Generous PTO
Responsibilities Include
- Planning for and providing targeted therapy for children on your caseload
- Administering diagnostic evaluations as necessary
- Leading and planning for therapeutic classes (ages 18 months- first grade)
- Collaboration with other providers and academic teachers
- Interacting with and education parents on therapy recommendations and strategies
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
- Master’s Degree and Illinois Licensure required
- Supervision available for applicants completing their Clinical Fellowship Year
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Insurance
- Paid continuing education days
- Generous PTO
Responsibilities Include
- Planning for and supporting supplemental learning for children
- Leading academic classes
- Collaboration with other providers and academic teachers
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably early childhood or special education
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Insurance
- Paid continuing education days
- Generous PTO
Responsibilities Include
- The position of the Learning Support is designed to serve individuals and groups of students in the classroom and across the site
- Encourage a positive learning environment in each setting within the school
- Display problem solving skills and flexibility when instructional methods or materials need adaptations
- Deliver educational interventions designed by therapists and teachers to help students meet educational, academic, life skill, behavioral, physical, social and emotional goals
- Consult and collaborate with academic and therapeutic teams regarding individual students
- Provide, implement, and support behavior management and crisis intervention
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s in Education, Special Education, Early Education, or a related field
- The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
- Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families; positive and patient demeanor
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Insurance
- Paid continuing education days
- Generous PTO