Physical Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs.

Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence.

Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

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Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services within our Montgomery County preschool special education program and in community-based Early Intervention (EI 0–2) services.

The Physical Therapist Will

Provide therapy services to support children’s gross motor development, mobility, strength, and participation in educational and daily activities.

Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals, as appropriate.

Deliver direct therapy, consultation, and caregiver coaching across center-based and community settings.

Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals and adjust interventions based on data and developmental needs.

Collaborate with teachers, service coordinators, families, and other related service providers to ensure coordinated supports.

Participate on IEP and IFSP teams as needed, providing input on motor development and adaptive equipment.

This position follows either a school-year calendar with summer opportunities or a year-round calendar depending on program needs, and may consist of full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
  • Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License required.
  • Pediatric or early childhood experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and family engagement skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in both center-based and community/home settings.

Additional Information

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.

Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: easterseals.com

Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

Department: Education

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to support gross motor development and mobility for children in preschool and early intervention programs. Conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with families and educators to implement IEP and IFSP goals.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyIEP DevelopmentIFSP DevelopmentPatient EvaluationTreatment Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (301 salary observations; 2,347 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool Programs at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 36 employers

21
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
11
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
32% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Civic and Social Organizations
Philadelphia, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible