Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT/DPT)
Listed compensation
$70k-$115k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist ( PT/DPT)
- Location: 2211 Executive Dr., Hampton, VA (Outpatient Clinic)
- Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Why Join UE Children's Services?
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Supportive leadership and professional growth opportunities
- Flexible scheduling for therapist roles
- Modern pediatric outpatient clinic
- Family-centered approach to care
- Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding organization
Essential Responsibilities
- Complete pediatric physical therapy evaluations and reassessments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable functional goals.
- Provide evidence-based interventions addressing mobility, strength, balance, coordination, gait, and gross-motor development.
- Monitor progress and revise treatment plans and recommendations as needed.
- Educate families and caregivers on positioning, mobility, equipment, safety, and home programs.
- Collaborate with OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, physicians, educators, and other care-team members.
- Complete timely, accurate, and payer-compliant documentation.
- Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.
- Active and unrestricted Virginia Physical Therapy license.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a pediatric outpatient setting.
Benefits/Compensation
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401-K matched @ 3%
- Vacation (after 30 days)
- Sick leave (after 90 days)
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct pediatric physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional mobility and gross-motor skills. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and educate families on home programs and equipment safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program and possess an active, unrestricted Virginia Physical Therapy license. Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a pediatric outpatient setting are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT/DPT) at United and Empowered 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 465 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$115k | Pediatrics median $95k (middle half $76k–$110k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Virginia | 19 active | 464 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment838 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,199 in the last 30 days | 787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 465 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- On-site
About United and Empowered
Benefits & Perks
Living in Hampton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $268k≈ 3.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,690/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.