Pays $38.2-$57.3/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$84k (13 jobs) · Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 474 in this specialty)
Pediatric Physical Therapist II - Outpatient
About the Role
Outpatient pediatric physical therapy. 36-hour position. Outpatient pediatric experience needed. Shelby, NC.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Pediatric Physical Therapist II – Outpatient in Shelby, North Carolina, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.20 - $57.30/hour.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with American Addiction Centers in Shelby, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist evaluates patients, establishes functional care plans, and provides evidence-based physical therapy interventions in an outpatient pediatric setting. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, coordinating care with clinical staff, and supervising support staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license, along with at least one year of experience as a licensed therapist. A Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist II - Outpatient at American Addiction Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 474 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 24% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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