Full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

About the role

The Pediatric Physical Therapist is a full-time, hourly position responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for children from birth through age 18. This role focuses on improving functional mobility, strength, coordination, and independence through evidence-based physical therapy services.

Therapists at The Therapy Place work with a wide range of diagnoses, including gross motor delays, neuromuscular and developmental disorders, orthopedic conditions, and mobility limitations. You will develop individualized plans of care, provide hands-on treatment, and collaborate closely with families to support carryover into home and community environments.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and support staff. Therapists may also collaborate within the Bridges School program, supporting an integrated therapy and education model.

This is a full-time, hourly role with consistent scheduling and the opportunity to earn overtime based on caseload and clinic needs. In addition to competitive hourly compensation, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including partially company-paid medical insurance and fully employer-paid dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. The role also includes paid time off and a retirement plan with a company match of 50% of employee contributions up to 5%. Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education are supported as part of the role.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide direct, evidence-based therapy services to pediatric patients
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate caregivers and provide home exercise programs to support carryover
• Recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility supports as appropriate
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinic, state, and payer requirements
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and professional standards
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, educators, and administrative staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and students as assigned
• Participate in trainings, continuing education, and professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Eligible for and maintains South Carolina Physical Therapy licensure
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric physical therapy
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to adapt treatment to individual needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Passion for working with children and supporting families