Pediatric Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
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