Pediatric Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
Listed compensation
$60k-$100k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Full-Time | Pediatrics | Middleburg, FL
Join Great Strides Rehabilitation, an H2 Health company, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. We are seeking a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing pediatric team.
You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services in a supportive and engaging environment. Our clinics offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), music therapy, feeding therapy, and social skills programming, allowing clinicians to collaborate across specialties and provide exceptional patient-centered care.
Your Role
Physical Therapist (PT)
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and physical challenges.
- Develop individualized plans of care and adjust interventions based on patient progress.
Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote functional independence and developmental success.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Deliver individualized treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising therapist.
- Support children and families through engaging, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
For Both Roles
- Document patient progress accurately and timely.
- Educate caregivers on home exercise programs and strategies to support continued progress.
- Foster a positive, engaging, and child-centered therapy environment.
- Collaborate with fellow clinicians to deliver outstanding outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.
For Physical Therapists (PT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent legacy degree (MSPT/MPT/BPT) from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current Florida Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
For Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)
- Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience treating the pediatric population is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Competitive salary of $60,000–$100,000 annually
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition loan reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Workplace Experience & Perks
- Monday through Friday schedule with work-life balance
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Access to Scribe AI-powered documentation technology
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
- Strong administrative support
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about pediatric rehabilitation and want to join a people-first organization committed to helping children thrive, apply today and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to changing lives every day.
H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with various developmental, neurological, and orthopedic challenges while developing individualized plans of care. Collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary team to ensure functional independence and provide high-quality patient-centered care.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or an Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program, depending on the role. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Florida state license and possess CPR certification.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant at H2 Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 33 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 9% have no call, 21% 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)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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