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Schiller Park, Illinois

Pediatric Physical Therapist -Schiller Park IL

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Pediatric Physical Therapist

Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding! We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative, play-based team. We welcome both entry-level physical therapists and experienced clinicians who are passionate about pediatric care and interested in growing professionally.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, confident, comfortable participating in community and advertising events, and excited to help grow our pediatric physical therapy department. At Happyian Therapy & Academy, we prioritize mentorship, confidence-building, professional development, and high-quality clinical care.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, with both hourly and salary-based options available. There is also an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to grow into a Clinic Director role at one of our clinics.

Position Options

Full-Time

  • 30+ billable hours per week
  • $68,000–$90,000 annual salary
  • Full-time benefits package

Part-Time

  • 18+ billable hours per week
  • Starting at $50–$60/hour
  • Annual continuing education stipend

Our Approach

We provide play-based, relationship-centered physical therapy guided by DIR principles. Our approach emphasizes:

  • Sensory regulation
  • Individualized sensory diets
  • Child-led, engaging therapeutic activities
  • Family collaboration and education
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Skill generalization across environments
  • Development of independence and functional participation

We believe children make the greatest progress when therapy is engaging, meaningful, and built around strong therapeutic relationships.

Mentorship & Professional Support

We are committed to helping our therapists build confidence and develop their clinical skills.

  • 10 hours of mentorship and supervision per month
  • Supervision reassessed annually based on therapist needs
  • Paid administrative time
  • Strong support and mentorship for new graduates
  • Ongoing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
  • Opportunities for professional and leadership growth

Continuing Education

  • Annual continuing education stipend for both full-time and part-time employees
  • Opportunities to develop specialized pediatric clinical skills
  • Potential for advancement into leadership and clinic management

Full-Time Benefits

Full-time Employees Receive

  • Holiday pay
  • Sick days
  • PTO accrual
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Vacation Benefits

  • One company-paid vacation after one year of employment
  • Two company-paid vacations per year beginning after the second year of employment

Qualifications

  • Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) license
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong interest in pediatric, play-based, relationship-centered care
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Strong communication and family-engagement skills
  • Comfortable participating in community outreach and advertising events
  • Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the development of our pediatric PT department

Why Join Happyian Therapy & Academy?

If you are looking for a workplace where you can grow your clinical confidence, receive meaningful mentorship, build strong relationships with children and families, and develop into a future leader, we would love to hear from you.

Join our growing team and help us create meaningful, engaging therapy experiences for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide play-based, relationship-centered physical therapy to pediatric patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Participate in community outreach and advertising events to help grow the pediatric physical therapy department.

Key Skills

Child-led therapy

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$125kPediatrics median $104k (middle half $98k–$107k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Illinois28 active459 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment864 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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11
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
98% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
25%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Happyian

Individual and Family Services
Schiller Park, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Sick days
Annual continuing education stipend

Living in Schiller Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$348k
Median resident rent
$1,221/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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