Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy)No weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist -Pediatric PRN
  • Location: 5659 Stadium Drive, Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
  • Compensation: Based on experience
  • Locations With Full-Time Openings: Sturgis, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Mason, and East Lansing.

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our pediatric outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for someone with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. This position will provide coverage for call outs and vacations.

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare Kids, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional rehabilitation: evaluate, treat, direct, and document
  • Stay compliant with state, local, and federal regulations
  • Communicate openly with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians
  • Participate in team meetings

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

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric RehabilitationOrthopedic TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN at NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 509 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Higher than about 7 in 10 of 509 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Flexible PRN scheduling