Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
starting at $57 /hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
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