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Eyas Landing
Chicago, Illinois

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (AV)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Department Lead / Supervisor (PT) - Therapeutic Day Program

3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL | Clinic-Based | Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm - no evenings or weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Total Compensation Package: Valued between $98,000-$111,000.
  • Annual Salary: $80,000–$90,000, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
  • Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.

Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Head, Safety-Care Instructor, and CPR Instructor

Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision

401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

Flexibility For New Parents

Free Onsite Parking

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

About the Role

Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.

As a Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead / Supervisor at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide physical therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Physical Therapists. You'll foster each child's mobility, gross motor development, and functional independence growth.

Responsibilities

  • Providing individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations.
  • Implementing therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Developmental Treatment, Motor Skills Acquisition, and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
  • Collaborating daily with occupational and speech therapists, as well as social workers.
  • Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Physical Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth.

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Active Illinois Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) license through IDFPR

Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism and/or other neurodevelopmental differences

Working Environment and Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
  • Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
  • Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
  • Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
  • Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Eyas Landing - Avondale?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Eyas Landing - Avondale is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and possess an active Illinois PT license. Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with neurodevelopmental differences is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyClinical supervisionMultidisciplinary collaborationAutism spectrum disorder supportSensory processing disorder support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Department Lead - Chicago (AV) at Eyas Landing a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 503 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eyas Landing

Medical Practices
Chicago, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance program
Generous PTO
7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Continuing education and CEU reimbursement
401(k) with company match ($1 for $1 up to 3%, $.50 for $1 up to 2%)