Pediatric Physical Therapist - Outpatient Care (FT) $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

FT, 80 hrs/pp, 1.0 FTE; days, varies as scheduled.

Job Summary

The staff licensed physical therapist evaluates, examines, treats, monitors and provides ongoing standardized pediatric assessments of patients/clients; performs all necessary paperwork/reports; helps to plan and develop our new pediatric program; maintains communication with patients/clients, patient/client family, caregiver and physician and other staff; presents in-services where needed; supervises therapy assistants and support staff; works with a team of other pediatric therapists to provide one-on-one and co-treatments; helps children with sensory processing challenges that may affect their ability to focus and learn; and other diverse duties as requested or required.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S.), Master's (M.A., M.S.) or Doctorate (DPT) degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure & Certifications Requirements

  • Physical Therapy board certification and licensure according to state regulations.
  • Supervisor's license as required by state.
  • Valid Driver's license.
  • Pay Range: $43.00-$65.00

Key Responsibilities

The therapist evaluates and treats pediatric patients while helping to develop a new pediatric program. Responsibilities include supervising support staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide one-on-one care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. State licensure, board certification, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric AssessmentPhysical Therapy TreatmentPatient MonitoringSensory Processing SupportClinical DocumentationStaff SupervisionCo-treatmentPatient Communication

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$112k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
61% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

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