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Coral Springs, Florida, United States

Physical Therapist - U18 Sports Pediatrics - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - Coral Springs - JDCH

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Location: Coral Springs, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Summary

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s [U18] Sports Medicine therapy program was developed to meet the unique needs of the pediatric and adolescent population for sports injuries and prevention. We provide one-on-one individualized care with highly experienced orthopedic and sports certified physical therapists in four outpatient locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties. -Evaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.

Responsibilities

Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Physical Therapy (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Physical Therapist License (PT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Bending and Stooping = 80%
  • Climbing = 40%
  • Keyboard Entry = 80%
  • Kneeling = 60%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Reaching = 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
  • Running = 40%
  • Sitting = 80%
  • Squatting = 80%
  • Standing = 80%
  • Walking = 80%
  • Audible Speech = 80%
  • Hearing Acuity = 80%
  • Smelling Acuity = 40%
  • Taste Discrimination = 0%
  • Depth Perception = 80%
  • Distinguish Color = 80%
  • Seeing - Far = 80%
  • Seeing - Near = 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
  • Asbestos = 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
  • Dust = 80%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
  • Hazardous Medication = 60%
  • Latex = 80%
  • Computer Monitor = 80%
  • Domestic Animals = 60%
  • Fire Risk = 40%
  • Hazardous Noise = 0%
  • Heating Devices = 60%
  • Hypoxia = 0%
  • Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
  • Magnetic Fields = 40%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
  • Potential Electric Shock = 0%
  • Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
  • Radiation = 0%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
  • Unprotected Heights = 0%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift: Days

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Florida and an accredited degree in Physical Therapy. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyOrthopedic physical therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningDischarge planningPatient educationAdaptive equipment selectionSupervision of support personnel

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 449 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $94k (middle half $85k–$108k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida21 active462 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+9.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (449 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.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 35 employers
17
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 449 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Coral Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$478k
Typical market rent
$2,263/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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