Itinerant Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$78-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Life Insurance at no cost
- Vision Insurance at no cost
- Dental Insurance at no cost
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Referral Bonus
- License reimbursement
About the Role
Every Special Child LLC is looking for a passionate and dedicated Itinerant Physical Therapist to join our team in McClellan Park, California. In this rewarding role, you'll travel to various settings to deliver specialized physical therapy services to children with unique needs, making a meaningful difference in their lives every day.
Responsibilities
Provide direct physical therapy services to pediatric clients across multiple school or community-based settings
- Assess, evaluate, and develop individualized treatment plans (IEPs/IFSPs) tailored to each child's needs
- Collaborate with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support each child's developmental goals
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Deliver therapy in naturalistic environments including classrooms, homes, and community locations
- Provide training and guidance to caregivers and school staff on therapeutic techniques and adaptive strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Valid California Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing
- Experience in pediatric physical therapy, preferably in a school-based or itinerant setting
- Familiarity with IEP/IFSP processes and special education regulations
- Strong ability to travel between multiple client locations reliably and independently
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Compassionate, patient, and child-centered approach to therapy
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
About Us
Every Special Child (ESC) is a growing organization connecting schools with professionals in the field of education. We are dedicated to delivering excellence with unwavering expectations for each student’s achievement and success. Our team of devoted professionals wholeheartedly ensures the highest quality of services, fostering and upholding strong relationships with schools and professionals.
Website
everyspecialchild.com
Hiring Team
- Sam Mahmood
- Cell Phone # +1 (323) 203-1494
- Email: S.mahmood@everyspecialchild.com
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,368 salary observations; 4,141 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $162k–$166k | Physical Therapy median $122k (middle half $108k–$138k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,368 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,734 active | 21,899 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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About Every Special Child
Benefits & Perks
Living in McClellan Park
- Median resident rent
- $1,888/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.