Physical Therapist - Assistive Technology Clinic

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Part-Time Peoria, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Position: Physical Therapist – Assistive Technology Clinic

Position Location:Peoria Service Center, 507

E. Armstrong Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603

Position

Schedule:

The Peoria Service Center clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

What could change for a child with the right mobility equipment?

As a Physical Therapist in our Assistive Technology Clinic, you'll help children and families navigate complex mobility and positioning needs, from evaluation and equipment recommendations to fittings and follow-up. You'll work alongside families, vendors, and funding sources to help children access the equipment they need to participate more fully and independently in everyday life.

This role is primarily focused on serving as a Physical Therapist in our Assistive Technology Clinic 1–2 days per week. Additional hours are available, but not required, and may be spent providing outpatient pediatric rehabilitation and/or early intervention services, giving you the opportunity to combine specialized assistive technology work with broader pediatric PT practice.

At Easterseals Central Illinois, physical therapy is about more than exercises and milestones. It's about helping children participate more fully in the things that matter most to them and their families. As a Physical Therapist on our team, you'll work alongside children, families, and an interdisciplinary team to help children build strength, mobility, coordination, balance, and confidence while developing skills they can use in everyday life.

Our Assistive Technology Clinic adds another dimension to pediatric physical therapy by helping children access equipment and mobility solutions that support greater independence, participation, and quality of life.

Evaluate children with complex mobility, positioning, and equipment needs and help identify solutions that support their functional goals and everyday participation. You'll work collaboratively with children and families, equipment vendors, funding sources, and other professionals to:

• Evaluate mobility and positioning needs
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and mobility devices
• Complete documentation and letters of medical necessity as needed
• Collaborate with vendors and funding sources throughout the equipment process
• Coordinate equipment orders and fittings
• Provide follow-up to assess how equipment is working for the child and family
• Make adjustments or recommendations as a child's needs change

From the initial evaluation through equipment delivery and follow-up, you'll have the opportunity to see how the right equipment can translate into meaningful changes in a child's daily life.

Use additional scheduled hours to provide individualized physical therapy to children with developmental, neurological, and physical needs. Treatment focuses on functional mobility, motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, and participation in everyday activities and family routines.

Work with children under age 3 in their natural environments, including homes, daycares, and community settings. Partner with families and other disciplines to support developmental milestones and integrate therapy strategies into everyday routines.

Use the benefits of warm-water therapy to support children working toward goals related to strength, balance, coordination, endurance, mobility, and functional movement. Our…