Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$98k

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Job Description

Are you ready to have fun at work? Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy is excited to find someone to join our Physical Therapy team! We support our coworkers by helping them, working together, and by creating an environment of inclusiveness and positivity.

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice in need of a licensed Certified Physical Therapist. We are a growing and fast-paced campus that offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting, as well as on our ranch, with the incorporation of the horse as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan (hippotherapy.)

At Leaps & Bounds, the family is at the center of our mission, we work together to help children reach their therapy goals and improve the quality of life for our families. We celebrate all abilities and advocate for the children we serve. We are appreciative of the opportunity we have to make a positive impact on our communities by providing families with quality care.

If you are looking for opportunities of professional and personal growth, this is the place for you! We are rapidly expanding and have a location in Norco & Corona. Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy provides employees with substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities. We highly encourage collaboration between all three disciplines, to help our children reach their full potential.

Join our team! Together, we can continue to help children grow by Leaps & Bounds!

Essential Functions

Physical Therapist performs assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription and carrying out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan.

Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

Administer physical therapy treatment by applying physical agents, electrical stimulation, directing treatments given by assistants, and aids.

Evaluate effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.

Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

  • Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Develop physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.

Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP.
  • The compensation range varies based on experience, $83,200.00 - $97,760.00
  • Benefits Include
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • 401k with a 4% match
  • Student Loan Contributions
  • Accruing PTO
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Productivity bonus structure and continuing education reimbursement.
  • Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
  • There are substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
  • Casual Fridays
  • Fun company events

Requirements

  • Possess a valid California PT License
  • Pediatric experience a plus!
  • Clear Livescan
  • TB Test
  • CPR Healthcare Provider Card
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility
  • Be a Strong-Team Player
  • Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
  • Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Push or pull wheeled items over 100lbs.
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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and provide quality care to children in clinical and ranch settings. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and designing home exercise programs to support functional improvement.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningProsthetic and orthotic fittingEquipment maintenanceIEP team participationDocumentation

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
23% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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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 506 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Corona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$688k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,674/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Norco, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401k with a 4% match
Student Loan Contributions
Accruing PTO
6 paid holidays
Productivity bonus structure
Continuing education reimbursement
Weekly meetings with supervisor and department