Physical Therapist - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Marklund in Elgin is hiring a Physical Therapist!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Physical Therapist. We currently have a full-time position available at the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, IL. The schedule is 32 hours per week(full-time) with flexible days and hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The starting rate for this position is $45/hr. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Our position also has a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus ($1,500 paid after 6 months and $1,500 paid after 1 year)

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that serves infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations - the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 174 clients. It is a Day School offering Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. It is a skilled nursing unit for medically fragile children and adults, and a developmental training center for adults who need assistance in managing their disabilities.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of "making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities." Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in the development of new programs and processes; individual and group treatment methods
• Establish individual goals and treatment plans appropriate and unique to each resident and their level of function and potential abilities
• Evaluate and provide creative therapeutic equipment for residents
• Provide residents with orthotics as needed and monitor
• Assist with wheelchair evaluation and/or modifications
• Consult with residents, caregivers, teachers, family and Marklund staff regarding resident goals, outcomes, programming and resident needs in general
• Attend IPP and IEPs as needed
• Provide training and in-services to staff and caregivers on therapy related topics
• Supervision, instruction and evaluation of therapy aides and interns.

Apply Today!

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois
• One year experience with DD population preferred

Job Benefits

We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years, we want to be a positive influence in your career path

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company PaidLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.