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Child & Family Development
Charlotte, North Carolina

Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

Are you a caring and motivated Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity with added income potential and exposure to a close-knit multidisciplinary team?

About Us

For 45 years, Child & Family Development (C&FD) has been a trusted leader in providing comprehensive, integrated and quality services to children and families in the Charlotte area.

Established in 1980, we are we are proud to be the region’s longest standing private, outpatient pediatric therapy provider offering a unique, integrated model of care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Specialists, Psychologists, Counselors, and an ABA team, as well as a talented client support team all working together to provide exceptional services to children and families.

We’ve built a culture where clinicians are valued for their knowledge and expertise and encouraged to develop the skills and areas of specialization that truly excite them.

We are currently looking for a dedicated part-time Physical Therapist to provide onsite services in the afternoons and evenings from 2:00-6:00 pm.

Responsibilities Include

Provide comprehensive Physical Therapy services to clients of C&FD, including but not limited to evaluations and treatment services.

Being a part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that value and encourage each other while fostering a holistic approach to treating clients and supporting their families.

Services are performed within standard business hours, no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Benefits Include

  • Strong income potential.
  • 401(k) Plan with an employer match.
  • Professional Liability insurance coverage.

Requirements Include

  • North Carolina PT licensure is required and must be active and in good standing.
  • Must be able to pass a background check prior to hiring.
  • Teamwork mindset with readiness to collaborate.

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Department: Physical Therapy

Employment Type: Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive physical therapy services including evaluations and treatment for pediatric clients. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to foster a holistic approach to patient care and family support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active North Carolina physical therapy license in good standing. A background check is required prior to hiring, along with a strong commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyEvaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationHolistic care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (583 salary observations; 1,827 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Child & Family Development holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 7 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Pediatric Physical Therapist at Child & Family Development a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 36 employers

25
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
9
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

General Dynamics Information Technology · Monterey, North Carolina

$111k-$150k
#2

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Sentara Health · Elizabeth City, North Carolina

$103k-$149k
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + Lodging

$70+/visit
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible Schedule

$70+/visit
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.