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Saco Bay PT
Auburn, Maine

Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
  • Location: Auburn, ME
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • PRN and part-time are also available

Compensation

Salary is $65-$80k based on experience. Sign on bonus up to $10k and student debt repayment are also available!

Saco Bay Kids is seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist to join our fun, collaborative multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

Come join our largest therapy team in Maine! Offering unlimited continuing education. Our Auburn center is a brand new, state of the art facility. Our 12 person team of PTs, OTs, and SLPs, offer a comprehensive list of therapy programs and services all under one roof.

Our programs include but are not limited to; orthopedics, pediatrics (PT & OT), adult and pediatric speech language pathology, pelvic floor therapy, sports medicine, dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, hand therapy, ReVital cancer rehabilitation, and so much more.

Want to work with college level athletes? We offer this opportunity as well, with our local collegiate contract. Our large facility offers private treatment rooms, a large gym space, and a friendly and supportive staff and team.

We are proud to offer state of the art equipment such as AlterG anti-gravity treadmill, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization tools, and Game Ready ice machines to name a few. On top of that, Central Maine is a wonderful area to live and work. Come check out what all the hype is about. We look forward to speaking to you.

New grads welcome to apply! This position offers strong mentorship in all areas of pediatric physical therapy.

Why Choose Us

  • Comprehensive benefits package including company matching 401(k)
  • Indefinite student debt benefit program
  • Mentorship program
  • Clinical Support (locally and nationally; speakers and journal clubs)
  • Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
  • 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
  • Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how PTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate physical therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Physical Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDevelopmental delay treatmentCerebral palsy careAutism spectrum disorder support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Pediatrics at Saco Bay PT a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 419 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 419 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65k–$80kPediatrics median $94k (middle half $86k–$94k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Maine6 active421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (419 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 419 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Saco Bay PT

Wellness and Fitness Services
Saco, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Student debt repayment program
Comprehensive benefits package including company matching 401(k)
Mentorship program
Clinical support (speakers and journal clubs)
Unlimited continuing education
Internal movement opportunities
Annual performance reviews

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.