Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatric Outpatient | 12-Week Contract
Listed compensation
$60k-$104k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT) – Pediatric Outpatient | 12-Week Contract
- Location: Castle Rock, Colorado
- Shift: Full-Time OR Part-Time availability
- Contract Duration: Up to 12-week leave coverage - flexible
- Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm; no weekends
- Setting: In-person, pediatric outpatient clinic
- Start Date: ASAP
About Us
At Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy, we help children build the skills and confidence to participate more fully in everyday life. Our team provides physical, occupational, speech-language, and mental health services, partnering with families to deliver care centered on each child’s needs and goals.
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for our Castle Rock clinic location. This temporary opportunity focuses on maintaining continuity of care for an established pediatric caseload. You’ll help children build strength, mobility, balance, and independence while partnering with families and fellow clinicians to support meaningful progress.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their needs and functional goals.
- Provide treatment addressing gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and gait.
- Maintain continuity of care by reviewing existing plans and adjusting treatment as clinically appropriate.
- Educate parents and caregivers on strategies and home activities that support progress between visits.
- Collaborate with other treating providers to support coordinated, family-centered care.
- Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation accurately and on time.
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree
- Active Colorado (DORA) Physical Therapy license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to lift, transfer, and position pediatric patients safely
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available the first day of the month following 30 days of employment)
- Company paid life insurance, with voluntary buy-up options
- Short/Long term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K
- Work-life balance: Flexible scheduling to fit your individual and family needs
- Exceptional orientation and training program, including ongoing support and mentorship
- HERO employee recognition program
Referral Bonus
Every visit matters. Every team member counts. Together, we’re AMAZING.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, and functional independence. Collaborate with families and other providers to maintain continuity of care and document progress accurately.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and possess an active Colorado (DORA) Physical Therapy license. A current CPR/BLS certification and the physical ability to safely transfer pediatric patients are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatric Outpatient | 12-Week Contract at Amazing Care Pediatric Outpatient Therapy a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 460 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 460 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $60k–$104k | Pediatrics median $114k (middle half $114k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Colorado | 21 active | 465 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment496 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,226 in the last 30 days | 762 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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