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Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Physical Therapist (Pediatrics) Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Physical Therapist (Family Life Center) - to create a distinctive and exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children that will improve their health and quality of life.

Improving access and opportunity to children from poor communities with limited resources will be instrumental in improving health equity and decreasing disparities.

This uniquely created area will design and implement programs to improve the individual child’s areas of need and increase overall function and participation.

Individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress assessments and goals will be monitored at each session with family input and in accordance with each child’s abilities towards achieving optimal function and movement and prevention of injury.

What You Will Do

*Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate tests and measurements.

  • Sets functional, realistic, and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistent achievement of those goals.
  • Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy and incorporates applicable reimbursement issues.
  • Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.

Experience & Skills

New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome. Prefer Pediatric experience.

Licensure/Certification

Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.

  • Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
  • Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will design and implement individualized treatment programs for infants and children to improve their health, function, and quality of life. They are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations, setting measurable goals, and monitoring patient progress through consistent family input.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and hold a valid license in the State of Florida. While new graduates are welcome to apply, previous experience in pediatrics is preferred.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningFunctional goal settingRehabilitationClinical assessmentInjury preventionPatient discharge planning

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 435 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$650k
Typical market rent
$2,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Holy Cross Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Paid time off
403B retirement savings
Education assistance
Retirement savings program with employer matching