Pediatric Physical Therapist
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Job Description
River Therapies is a private therapy company located in the Fox Chapel community of Pennsylvania. We specialize in outpatient, early intervention, and school-based therapy services.
We are seeking a part-time or full-time Physical Therapist to join our team! We have multiple opportunities within various settings in which we provide services! We would love the opportunity to create the perfect job for you, tailored to your professional goals! Currently we are looking for a therapist to work in the outpatient and/or school based settings.
As a member of the therapy department, you will work with other therapeutic staff and report to our administration staff.
What You Will Do
- Provide daily physical therapy sessions to patients identified as requiring services
- Complete daily documentation
- Complete progress reports and all required paperwork for each setting
- Participate in and contribute to family and administrative meetings
- Maintain required communication with families for the betterment of each patient
- Regular meetings with administration staff to discuss caseloads, answer questions, and promote overall employment success
- Maintain a weekly schedule for efficient scheduling and time management abilities
- Promote a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment for patients and families
What You Will Bring
- Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
- Degree in Physical Therapy and an associated license in the state of Pennsylvania excellent communication skills professional and positive work ethic passion for the field of pediatric physical therapy
Experience in Problem-based Learning Is Encouraged
New graduates are welcome to apply! We have a wonderful and strong mentorship program, including a 52-week mentorship program, designed specifically for the role of Physical Therapist at River Therapies!
Why You'll Love Us
With this being our 26th year of business, River Therapies brings a wealth of growth and passion to the therapy aspect of the greater Pittsburgh area.
At River Therapies, we are constantly evolving and increasing our skill sets, while maintaining our values of showing kindness and helping families in need of our therapeutic services. We give back to our community through daycare screens, summer camp programs, and various donations to organizations in the area.
Our staff support each other and encourage individual and company successes, working together to help each child and family we serve. River Therapies also promotes therapist success by addressing individual needs and rewarding for excellence.
We encourage staff to reach their potential by assisting with certifications and continuing education, and staff meetings are held to increase our working knowledge of topics that are important to our therapists.
Our mentorship opportunities include, but are not limited to, regular communication with a team leader, communication with all discipline staff, access to online resources, meetings with administration, and continuing education opportunities to support topics of interest.
We are a group of hardworking and dedicated professionals, and we would love the opportunity for you to join our growing team!
We Offer the Following Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Sign-on bonus
- Weekly/monthly bonus compensation structure based on your unique caseload
Licensure Reimbursement
- If providing services in Early Intervention, phone stipends are provided.
- Paid subscription to an online CEU platform-Increase your knowledge while receiving hours towards your licensure renewal in PA!
- Monthly staff meetings
DEI Statement
River Therapies, Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive, positive working environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our therapists, celebrating each accomplishment with you! We pride ourselves on hiring, mentoring/training, and retaining a company of employees from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
EOE Statement
River Therapies, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily physical therapy sessions to pediatric patients in outpatient and school-based settings. Manage all required documentation, progress reports, and maintain communication with families and administration.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and a valid license in the state of Pennsylvania. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience, though new graduates are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist at River Therapies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 429 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
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