Founding Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Founding Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist
- Youth Sports Rehabilitation & Performance
- Outpatient Pediatrics
- Early Intervention (Babies Can't Wait)
- Youth Sports Performance
- Telehealth
Opportunities
Help Us Build the Practice Families Hope to Find.
Build Our Youth Sports Performance Program While Changing the Lives of Children.
At Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, we believe movement is about so much more than walking, running, or reaching developmental milestones.
Movement is how children explore.
How they play.
How they build confidence.
How they make friends.
How they keep up with their siblings.
How they return to the game they love.
How they discover what's possible.
Whether it's an infant learning to crawl, a child with cerebral palsy navigating the playground, or a middle school athlete returning to soccer after an ACL injury, our mission is the same:
Help every child participate more fully in the life they want to live.
We're looking for an exceptional Physical Therapist who believes exceptional movement begins with exceptional relationships—and who wants to help build the future of pediatric physical therapy at Chatterbox.
Help Build Something That Doesn't Exist Yet.
Most positions ask you to join an established program.
This one asks you to help create it.
We're investing in a pediatric sports rehabilitation and performance program that combines evidence-based physical therapy with injury prevention, athletic development, movement optimization, and return-to-sport programming for young athletes.
You'll Have the Opportunity to Help Shape
- Sports rehabilitation services
- Return-to-play programming
- Injury prevention programs
- Running and movement analysis
- Speed and agility training
- Strength and conditioning for youth athletes
- Sports performance camps
- Community workshops
School and Youth League Partnerships
Your ideas will help define this program from the very beginning.
This isn't simply an opportunity to run someone else's program.
It's an opportunity to help shape what pediatric sports rehabilitation can look like in our community.
If you've ever thought,
"If I could build a pediatric sports program, here's how I'd do it..."... we want to hear those ideas.
Why Clinicians Choose Chatterbox
We know you have choices when it comes to where you build your career.
At Chatterbox, we've intentionally created an environment where clinicians feel supported, respected, challenged, and encouraged to grow—because we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
Here, You'll Find
A collaborative team of Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Music Therapists who genuinely enjoy learning from one another.
Child-led, neuro-affirming, evidence-informed care focused on helping children participate more fully in everyday life.
- Strong mentorship and opportunities for leadership development.
- Paid administrative time through our hybrid compensation model.
- Dedicated administrative support for scheduling, insurance authorizations, and billing.
- Leadership committed to transparency, servant leadership, and investing in people—not just productivity.
- A workplace where appreciation, integrity, empathy, responsibility, and continuous growth aren't just words—they're how we care for one another.
- A Variety of Clinical Opportunities
No two Physical Therapists are exactly alike—and neither are our caseloads.
We'll work with you to build a schedule that aligns with your interests, strengths, and professional goals.
Depending on your interests, opportunities may include:
- Outpatient pediatric therapy in our collaborative clinic
- Early Intervention services through Georgia's Babies Can't Wait program
- Therapy provided in children's natural environments
- Telehealth services, when appropriate
Youth Sports Rehabilitation & Performance
We believe children make the greatest progress when they're supported across the environments where they live, learn, play, and compete.
Two Opportunities. One Mission.
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Therapy
You'll work with infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of developmental diagnoses, including:
- Developmental delay
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Genetic conditions
- Torticollis and plagiocephaly
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Autism and sensory-motor differences
Orthopedic and Mobility Challenges
You'll collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, physicians, educators, and families to help children improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and participation in everyday life.
Who Thrives at Chatterbox
Technical knowledge matters.
Character matters just as much.
We're looking for Physical Therapists who naturally demonstrate the values that shape our culture.
Appreciation
You celebrate progress, recognize the contributions of others, and believe every milestone deserves encouragement.
Service
You understand that serving children and families is both a privilege and a responsibility.
Professional Growth
You're curious, coachable, and committed to lifelong learning.
Integrity
You communicate honestly, take ownership of your work, and consistently do what's right.
Responsibility
You understand that building a great practice takes teamwork, accountability, and initiative.
Empathy
You meet children and families with compassion, patience, and genuine understanding.
If these values resonate with you, you'll probably feel right at home here.
The Ideal Team Member
We're not just looking for an excellent clinician.
We're looking for a builder.
Someone who enjoys creating new programs.
Someone who sees opportunities where others see obstacles.
Someone who enjoys collaborating with teammates, mentoring others, and thinking beyond today's schedule toward tomorrow's possibilities.
The people who thrive here don't wait for someone else to improve things.
They help build them.
Qualifications
Licensed or eligible for Georgia licensure as a Physical Therapist
Passion for Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Interest or experience in pediatric orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, biomechanics, or youth athletic development
- Experience working with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Creative problem solver with a growth mindset
- Interest in community outreach and program development
Our Hybrid Compensation Model
We recognize that exceptional physical therapy extends well beyond treatment sessions.
Planning.
Documentation.
Caregiver education.
Clinical reasoning.
Team collaboration.
Program development.
Community outreach.
These responsibilities are essential to building exceptional outcomes for children and families.
That's Why Our Clinicians Are Compensated for Both
Direct Treatment Time
Administrative time, including documentation, treatment planning, collaboration, caregiver education, program development, and other professional responsibilities
Because building an exceptional practice requires both.
Benefits
Our Full-time Clinicians Enjoy
- Hybrid compensation model with paid treatment and paid administrative time
- Competitive compensation based on experience, credentials, and schedule
- Health reimbursement through QSEHRA
- 401(k) with employer match
- CEU reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- Liability insurance
- Chromebook, Microsoft 365, and EMR access
- Extensive online continuing education library
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team
Opportunities in outpatient therapy, Babies Can't Wait Early Intervention, telehealth, and youth sports program development
A growth pathway toward becoming Director of Youth Sports Performance & Rehabilitation as the program expands
Maybe We're the Right Fit...
We know we're not the right fit for every clinician—and that's okay.
If you're looking for a place where collaboration is expected, relationships come before productivity, families are true partners, and lifelong learning is part of the culture, we think you'll feel right at home.
If you're looking for a team that values humility, curiosity, service, and excellence, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
The Founding Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist will build and lead a new youth sports rehabilitation and performance program while providing high-quality pediatric therapy services. Responsibilities include clinical treatment, program development, community outreach, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Founding Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist at Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy a 7.7 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 465 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Georgia, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (491 salary observations; 2,646 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,934 salary observations; 70,152 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 465 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapist median $90k (middle half $88k–$96k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Georgia vs national | $89k median in Georgia | $94k nationally (−5%)491 state / 12,934 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Georgia | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physical therapist listings in Georgia | 944 active | 23,149 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 31% offer loan repayment944 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,153 in the last 30 days | 741 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapist pay trend (all specialties) | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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