careers &
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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

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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