Pediatric Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
From $37/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Connect the Dots is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our special team of pediatric professionals in Corvallis, OR. We serve children from birth to 18 years of age with a wide variety of needs. Our therapists thrive in helping children and their families at challenging times in their lives.
This is a full-time position. Part-time applicants are also welcome for positions up to 24 hours a week.
Job Description
- Observe and evaluate children to determine current level of ability or deficiency.
- Plan and implement one-to-one treatment according to the Plan of Care.
- Collaborate with other therapists to plan and implement co-treatments.
- Accurately document daily notes, evaluations and progress reports.
- Adhere to established rules, regulations and laws.
- Work cooperatively with families and fellow staff members with the goal of improving the lives of clients and their families.
- Promote the benefits and value of pediatric physical therapy to a variety of audiences.
- Meet and exceed minimum productivity requirements.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
- Able to be prepared to start and end sessions on time and with a plan of treatment.
- Exhibit excellent time management skills.
- Communicate clearly with various parties.
- Ability to complete session documentation within required time frames.
- Experience working with children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Torticollis and delayed development a plus.
Application Requirements
- Resume
- References
- Current Oregon License
- Prior to hire a background check and drug test may be performed
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: From $37.50 per hour
- Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
- $500 CEU Credit for Professional Development
- Flexible Scheduling for Work-Life Balance
- Mentorship in a Collaborative, Team-Oriented Environment
Medical Specialty
- Pediatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients, implementing individualized plans of care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and promoting the value of pediatric physical therapy to families and the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Oregon physical therapy license and possess the ability to manage a caseload of children with diverse needs. Experience working with specific pediatric conditions such as Autism and Cerebral Palsy is considered a plus.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
Living in Corvallis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $529k≈ 6.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,718/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.0
- State income tax
- Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Corvallis, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.