Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$90-$95/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
This Position Is Located in Philadelphia
Abundant Life Family Services (ALFS) is an organization that provides physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive developmental skills to children and their families in home, clinic, child care centers and community settings. Providing families with access to care, while reviving hope, ALFS seeks to transform families one child at a time.
ALFS's mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services to children with developmental delays and autism. We focus on families as a whole to ensure best clinical outcomes for both the child and their family. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and implementing strategies in a culturally sensitive manner.
Abundant Life Family Services is actively seeking Physical Therapist for our School-based program in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
ALFS values responding to the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We provide comprehensive services within a wide array of diverse settings which allows our team members experience within our community schools and private homes. Professionals at ALFS work in a team environment with other skilled professionals to share resources and continually learn new practices. If you appreciate outstanding and family-centered therapy, then ALFS is the place for you!
Qualifications
- Experience working with children with special needs in the 3-18 age range and their families.
- Education requirement: Minimum Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college/university.
- Experience requirement: One (1) year as a Licensed Physical Therapist Pediatric experience preferred
- Physical Therapist at ALFS are required to meet the educational and credentialing requirements to be eligible for a PA State license.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate physical abilities.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address kiddos physical goals.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Utilize evidence-based techniques and innovative strategies to facilitate progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, progress reports, and clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct physical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children with developmental delays and autism. Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$192k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $197k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Abundant Life Family Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 5 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Abundant Life Family Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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