Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT/DPT)
Listed compensation
$70k-$115k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
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 486 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, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- On-site