Physical Therapist - Pediatrics (Full Time)
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Position Purpose Physical Therapist (Family Life Center) - to create a distinctive and exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children that will improve their health and quality of life.
Improving access and opportunity to children from poor communities with limited resources will be instrumental in improving health equity and decreasing disparities.
This uniquely created area will design and implement programs to improve the individual child’s areas of need and increase overall function and participation.
Individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress assessments and goals will be monitored at each session with family input and in accordance with each child’s abilities towards achieving optimal function and movement and prevention of injury.
What you will do: *Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate tests and measurements. * Sets functional, realistic, and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistent achievement of those goals. * Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy and incorporates applicable reimbursement issues. * Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required. Experience & Skills: New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome. Prefer Pediatric experience. Licensure/Certification: Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required. Position Highlights and
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
Ministry/Facility Information: Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work Retirement savings program with employer matching Legal Info We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.
Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will design and implement individualized treatment programs to improve the health, function, and quality of life for infants and children. They are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations, setting measurable goals, and monitoring patient progress through consistent family input.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and hold a valid Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida. While new graduates are welcome, previous pediatric experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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