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Jacksonville, Florida

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Full-Time | Outpatient | 12276 San Jose Blvd, Ste 508, Jacksonville, FL 32223

At Great Strides Rehabilitation, an H2 Health Company, we believe great care begins with great clinicians. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in our outpatient clinic, you will provide meaningful, hands-on therapy while building relationships with children and families, improving lives, and advancing your career in a supportive, team-driven environment.

Our clinicians primarily serve children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, global developmental delay, neurological conditions, genetic disorders, and sensory-motor challenges. We focus on helping children build strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and independence through evidence-based, child-centered care that supports developmental milestones.

Your Role

Deliver personalized, evidence-based pediatric physical therapy to children with developmental and neurological diagnoses

Develop treatment plans focused on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional independence

  • Use play-based and child-led interventions to support engagement and progress
  • Document care accurately in Raintree EMR
  • Partner closely with families and caregivers to promote carryover at home
  • Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Contribute to a culture of clinical learning and peer support
  • Degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Active state Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for licensure
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Passion for working with children and delivering family-centered care
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered therapy

Why Great Strides Rehabilitation?

  • We foster a clinician-first environment that supports your personal and professional goals, offering:
  • Transparent competitive compensation with performance-based investment program
  • Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
  • In-house CEUs, mentorship, and daily clinical support
  • Clear career advancement paths in both clinical and leadership tracks

Comprehensive Benefits, Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • HSA, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
  • Company-paid parental leave
  • Supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Additional perks include employee rewards, travel and entertainment discounts, pet insurance, mental health resources, and recognition programs
  • Student Loan Repayment Program for eligible clinicians
  • Employee access to therapy services, bereavement resources, and legal and credit monitoring support
  • A supportive, clinician-led team culture where your voice is valued

Advance Your Pediatric Physical Therapy Career

Let’s build a career that works for you. Apply now.

Great Strides Rehabilitation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver personalized, evidence-based physical therapy to children with developmental and neurological diagnoses using play-based interventions. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to improve gross motor skills, mobility, and functional independence.

Requirements

Requires a degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program and an active state license as a PT or PTA. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a passion for delivering family-centered pediatric care.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPlay-based InterventionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at H2 Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.0% 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.

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

7
<$75k
2
$75k-90k
1
$104k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
55% this job
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
9% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$45-$50/hr
#2

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$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant ( FT) (4377)

$36-$40/hr
#4

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$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
HSA, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
Company-paid parental leave
Supplemental life insurance