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Charm City Therapy
Baltimore, Maryland

School Based Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

Charm City Therapy is looking for a passionate and dedicated School Based Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our growing team in Baltimore, MD! In this rewarding role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of children by delivering high-quality physical therapy services directly within the school setting. If you're driven by helping kids thrive and reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct physical therapy services to pediatric students within a school-based setting
  • Evaluate and assess students' gross motor skills, mobility, and functional movement needs

Develop and implement individualized education program (IEP) goals in collaboration with educators and families

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists

  • Document student progress, maintain accurate therapy records, and complete required reports in a timely manner
  • Provide consultation, training, and support to school staff and parents regarding student physical therapy needs
  • Recommend and implement adaptive equipment and assistive technology as needed

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Active Maryland Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain licensure
  • Experience in pediatric physical therapy, preferably in a school-based setting
  • Familiarity with IEP processes, IDEA regulations, and school-based therapy best practices
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and school staff
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred
  • Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with school-aged children

About Us

Charm City Therapy is a trusted provider of pediatric therapy services proudly serving the Baltimore, MD community. We are committed to delivering exceptional, child-centered care that empowers kids to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Our team enjoys a collaborative, supportive work culture where therapists are valued, respected, and given the resources they need to do their best work.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Gross motor skills assessmentIEP developmentMultidisciplinary collaborationDocumentation

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$146kPediatrics median $87k (middle half $69k–$90k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Maryland5 active468 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMaryland Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 30% offer loan repayment398 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,186 in the last 30 days762 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+4.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
11
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
2
$120k
4
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Pediatric Physical Therapist

MGA Homecare · Fort Worth, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 465 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Charm City Therapy

Medical Practices
Owings Mills, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Training & development

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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