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Pediatric Physical Therapist – PT

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$96-$118/hr

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Job Description

Places You’ll Go Therapy (PYG Therapy) is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist who enjoys helping children improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence. Provide pediatric physical therapy in children’s natural environments throughout Arizona.

Learn more about PYG Therapy and our approach to pediatric care at pygtherapy.com.

Why Join PYG Therapy?

We’re a therapist-owned company that understands the importance of quality patient care and a schedule that works for you. We’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits your needs while providing consistency for your patients. Our dedicated scheduling team helps build and maintain your caseload so you can focus on helping children make progress.

Compensation and Employment Options

1099 Independent Contractor: $96–$118 per hour

  • Minimum of 8 sessions per week
  • Consistent weekly scheduling
  • Dedicated assistance with building and maintaining your caseload

Part-Time W-2: $84–$105 per hour

  • Minimum of 12 sessions per week
  • Consistent weekly schedule based on agreed-upon availability
  • Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee referral bonus opportunities
  • CPR certification reimbursement
  • Article 9 certification reimbursement

Full-Time W-2: $84–$105 per hour

  • Minimum of 25 sessions per week
  • Consistent weekly schedule based on agreed-upon availability
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Reimbursement for professional license, CPR certification, Article 9 certification, and fingerprint clearance card
  • $250 annual CEU reimbursement
  • $100 annual toy and therapy equipment reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus opportunities

Benefits and reimbursements are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pediatric physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, gross motor skills, and functional independence.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation within established timelines.
  • Educate caregivers on activities and strategies to support progress between sessions.
  • Collaborate with families and other members of the care team to support patient goals.

Qualifications

  • Active Arizona Physical Therapist license.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • AHCCCS provider ID, as applicable.
  • Article 9 certification, as required.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Pediatric or home-based therapy experience preferred, but not required.

Position Details

Contract, Part-Time, or Full-Time | Arizona | Pediatric therapy in the child’s natural environment.

If you’re passionate about helping children improve their mobility and achieve meaningful functional goals, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningGross motor skills developmentPatient evaluationCaregiver educationCollaborationMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination training

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$200k–$245kPediatrics median $94k (middle half $81k–$104k)477 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$221k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Arizona9 active449 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
9
$100k-110k
8
$110k-115k
7
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
46% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 447 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)
401(k) retirement plan
Reimbursement for professional license, CPR certification, Article 9 certification, and fingerprint clearance card
$250 annual CEU reimbursement
$100 annual toy and therapy equipment reimbursement
Employee referral bonus opportunities
Flexible scheduling

Living in Gilbert

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k
Typical market rent
$2,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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