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Healthpro Heritage
Merced, California

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $57 /hr

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Job Description

About HealthPRO Pediatrics

HealthPRO Pediatrics, a division of HealthPRO-Heritage, is a leading provider of pediatric therapy services. Our teams support children and families across clinic, school, early intervention, and community-based settings.

We are committed to providing therapists with the clinical support, professional development, and resources they need to build meaningful careers while making a difference in the lives of children.

If you are a Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding pediatric opportunity in Merced, CA, we would love to hear from you.

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Merced, CA
  • Pediatric Medical Therapy Unit | Ages 3–21Full-Time | W-2 | $57/hour+
  • HealthPRO Pediatrics is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our pediatric team in Merced, CA.

This is a great opportunity for a PT who enjoys working with children and wants a varied pediatric caseload. You will provide therapy in a pediatric clinic/Medical Therapy Unit, with opportunities to support children in school and in-home settings as well.

Why Join HealthPRO Pediatrics?

  • Competitive pay starting at $57/hour
  • Full-time, year-round position
  • W-2 employment
  • Consistent pediatric caseload
  • Supportive clinical team
  • Mentorship and ongoing clinical support
  • Opportunities to work across clinic, school, and in-home settings
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Meaningful work helping children improve mobility, strength, coordination, and independence
  • Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Free CEUs and continuing education
  • Additional employee benefits

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, You Will

  • Evaluate and treat children ages 3–21 with a variety of developmental and physical needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's needs and goals
  • Provide physical therapy services in a pediatric Medical Therapy Unit/clinic setting
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, teachers, and other members of the therapy team
  • Help children improve mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and functional independence
  • Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge information
  • Participate as a member of a collaborative pediatric care team
  • Provide services in school and/or home settings as needed

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current California Physical Therapist license or eligibility for California licensure
  • Experience working with children is preferred
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric therapy
  • New graduates and experienced Pediatric Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyTreatment planningMobility assessmentStrength trainingCoordination therapyFunctional independence trainingClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationFamily-centered care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$119k (368 salary observations; 784 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 23 employers

12
<$110k
15
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
3
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Merced

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Merced, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Healthpro Heritage

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free CEUs and continuing education