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In2Great Pediatric Therapy
Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$65/hr

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Job Description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT)

Where Passion Meets Purpose

Do you believe therapy should be playful, collaborative, evidence-based, and life-changing?

At In2Great Pediatric Therapy, we’re searching for an exceptional Pediatric Physical Therapist who wants to make a lasting impact on children and families while working alongside an incredible multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Behavior Analysts, and Mental Health Therapists.

We aren’t just another therapy clinic.

We’re an owned therapist and operated team that believes children deserve individualized, compassionate care and clinicians deserve a workplace where they are valued, supported, and inspired.

If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your teammates genuinely enjoy working together, we’d love to meet you.

  • What You’ll Love About Working at In2Great!
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Beautiful, state-of-the-art pediatric clinic
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Mentorship from experienced clinicians
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
  • Paid Continuing Education opportunities
  • Supportive leadership that truly listens
  • Family-centered culture
  • Engaged and appreciative families
  • The opportunity to make a difference every single day

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid CEU Opportunities
  • Mentorship Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth Opportunities

About the Role

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you’ll help children from infancy through adolescence improve movement, strength, coordination, balance, endurance, and independence through engaging, play-based therapy.

You’ll evaluate each child’s unique strengths and challenges while creating individualized treatment plans that help them achieve meaningful functional goals.

Whether you’re helping a toddler take their first independent steps, supporting a child with cerebral palsy, or guiding an athlete through recovery, your work will have a lasting impact on children and their families.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s unique needs
  • Provide engaging, play-based therapy sessions
  • Improve strength, balance, coordination, endurance, posture, gait, and motor development

Treat a Variety of Pediatric Diagnoses Including

  • Developmental delays
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • Torticollis
  • Plagiocephaly
  • Genetic disorders
  • Neuromuscular conditions
  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Muscle weakness
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

Educate Caregivers to Maximize Carryover at Home

  • Recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, positioning devices, and home modifications when appropriate
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as children grow
  • Complete timely documentation using our EMR system

Why In2Great?

  • We know there are many places you could work.
  • Our goal is to become the place you never want to leave.
  • Our leadership team is committed to investing in our clinicians through mentorship, collaboration, continuing education, and a culture built on kindness, integrity, and excellence.
  • When our therapists thrive, our children thrive.

If you’re looking for more than “just another job” and want to build a meaningful career surrounded by an amazing team, we’d love to meet you.

Apply Today!

Please Send Your Resume To

humanresources@in2greattherapy.com

Come help us change lives… one child, one family, and one milestone at a time.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized, play-based treatment plans to improve children's motor skills and independence. They will also monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and educate caregivers to ensure effective carryover of therapy goals at home.

Requirements

The role requires a qualified Physical Therapist capable of treating a variety of pediatric diagnoses including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular conditions. Candidates must be able to provide engaging therapy sessions and maintain timely documentation within an EMR system.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyTreatment PlanningGait AnalysisStrength TrainingCoordination TrainingBalance TrainingEndurance TrainingCaregiver EducationAdaptive Equipment RecommendationEMR SystemsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 25 employers

13
<$105k
8
$105k-115k
10
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
28%
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist Marlboro NJ

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 507 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Buffalo Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$434k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About In2Great Pediatric Therapy

Medical Practices
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Paid CEU Opportunities
Mentorship Program
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance