Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
Listed compensation
$65k-$80k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Position: Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
- Location: Kennebunk, ME
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- PRN is also available
- Compensation: Salary is $65k to $80k based on experience
Saco Bay Kids is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and more.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy.
Our PTs have opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing education and collaborate with colleagues across our 12 centers in the Chicagoland area, as well as opportunity to join our Pediatric Bowel & Bladder team and gain specialty skills in this area if interested.
- Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how PTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of physical therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
Leadership: Supervise and delegate physical therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Physical Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
- CPR certification
Additional Data
- Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Pediatrics at Saco Bay Kids Pediatric Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 450 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 44 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 450 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Maine | 5 active | 454 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 59% no call · 55% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Maine Physical Therapist listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 15% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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