Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs
Pediatric Physical Therapist jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and early intervention programs, from new-grad to senior and clinical lead, with specializations in neurological rehabilitation, developmental delays, and orthopedics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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State of Location:
Virginia
Position Summary:
As an outpatient pediatric clinician, you will have the chance to work with many children from birth to age twenty-one. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment of our young patients, providing individualized one-to-one attention and customized plans of care to meet your child’s needs. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Physical Therapist
At Ivy Rehab for Kids, you are not just an employee - you are a valued teammate!
We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab. Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Bi-weekly productivity bonuses, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options, sign-on bonus, or relocation assistance.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians. How will Ivy Rehab invest in you?
- Exceptional Support: Many opportunities for mentorship and peer-to-peer learning. Professional Education Planning (PEP) using specialization road maps.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Live and on-demand subscriptions, free course seats, generous discounts, and annual CEU reimbursement. Multiple in-house hosted courses offered for our pediatric and orthopedic clinicians.
- Growth & Development: Reward and recognition for skill development and professional accomplishments through our Clinical Career Ladder. Multiple leadership programs to provide the tools necessary for career growth.
- Residency Programs: Build your expertise and specialization with multiple program options including pediatric-focused residencies for PT, OT, and SLP. Learn more here!
- Partnership Opportunity: Industry leading De Novo equity partnership model. Fully supported and backed by Ivy, open your own clinic(s) in your local community!
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Find JobsPediatric Physical Therapist Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc90

- Ivy Rehab Network18

- H2 Health15

- MultiCare Health System4

- Rehab Employee Services4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services161
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric physical therapist jobs.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Active state PT license or eligibility to sit for licensure
- Experience evaluating and treating pediatric patients across developmental stages
- Proficiency with standardized assessments such as PDMS-2, BSID, or GMFM
- Ability to write IEPs, IFSPs, or progress notes in compliance with payer requirements
- BLS or CPR certification current at time of hire
Tips for Your Pediatric Physical Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume for each setting
Outpatient clinic postings weight manual therapy and family education differently than school-based or early intervention roles do. Swap in the setting-specific language from each job description so your resume mirrors the priorities of that particular hiring team.
Highlight your pediatric-specific certifications prominently
Credentials like NDT, SI certification, or CEIS set you apart from general PT applicants. List them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried under education, so hiring managers spot them during a quick scan.
Filter openings by patient age range and diagnosis mix
A posting labeled pediatric PT can mean anything from NICU to adolescent sports rehab. Read the caseload description closely and target roles where the diagnosis mix matches your hands-on experience to avoid a mismatch at the interview stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pediatric physical therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare concrete case examples for interviews
Pediatric PT interviews frequently ask you to walk through a treatment plan for a specific diagnosis like cerebral palsy or Down syndrome. Have two or three real cases ready that show your clinical reasoning, family communication approach, and measurable outcomes.
Negotiate relocation support and CEU allowances
Many pediatric PT employers, especially school districts and pediatric hospitals, offer relocation stipends and continuing education budgets that don't appear in the initial offer. Ask about both before you accept so you know the full value of what's on the table.
Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pediatric physical therapists?
The companies hiring the most pediatric physical therapists right now include Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, Ivy Rehab Network, and H2 Health, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. School districts, pediatric hospital systems, and early intervention agencies consistently account for a large portion of active postings nationwide.
How many pediatric physical therapist jobs are remote?
About 2% of pediatric physical therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most pediatric PT work. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are telehealth consultations, parent coaching sessions, and documentation or care coordination roles within larger pediatric health systems.
How do you become a pediatric physical therapist?
You become a pediatric physical therapist by earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, passing the NPTE to obtain state licensure, and then gaining clinical experience with pediatric populations through residencies, fellowships, or entry-level positions in children's hospitals or early intervention programs. Pursuing post-professional credentials such as Neurodevelopmental Treatment certification strengthens your candidacy for specialized pediatric roles.
How do you get hired as a pediatric physical therapist with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience get hired by emphasizing clinical rotations that included pediatric caseloads, volunteer work with children with disabilities, and any observation hours in school-based or outpatient pediatric settings. Applying to new-grad fellowship programs at children's hospitals or early intervention agencies is a direct path, since those programs are structured to build pediatric-specific skills from the ground up.
What does the pediatric physical therapist interview process look like?
The interview process typically starts with a phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by an in-person or virtual interview with the clinical supervisor and sometimes a peer PT. Candidates are usually asked to walk through a patient case, demonstrate their approach to family-centered care, and discuss documentation practices. Some employers include a brief facility tour or a shadow session with the team before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric physical therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to pediatric physical therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your setting preference, experience level, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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