Pediatric Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Job Description
White-Wilson Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment services to infants, children, and adolescents with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and functional mobility challenges. The Physical Therapist will work closely with patients and families to improve strength, coordination, movement, and overall physical function.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and home exercise programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Requisition/Requirements
- Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current Florida Physical Therapist license.
- Pediatric experience required.
- Experience treating developmental, neurological, and orthopedic conditions in children preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and patient education skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current CPR certification required.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current Florida Physical Therapist license. Pediatric experience is required, along with current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Florida | 20 active | 450 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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