Pediatric Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$75k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist | Full-Time | Pediatrics | Tallahassee, FL
Salary: $75,000- $85,000 annually
Join Great Strides Rehabilitation, an H2 Health company, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. We are seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join our growing pediatric team.
You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services in a supportive and engaging environment. Our clinics offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), music therapy, feeding therapy, and social skills programming, allowing clinicians to collaborate across specialties and provide exceptional patient-centered care.
Your Role
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and physical challenges.
- Develop individualized plans of care and adjust interventions based on patient progress.
Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote functional independence and developmental success.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent legacy degree (MSPT/MPT/BPT) from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current Florida Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
- Competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000 annually
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition loan reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about pediatric rehabilitation and want to join a people-first organization committed to helping children thrive, apply today and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to changing lives every day.
H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, and orthopedic challenges. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care and promote functional independence.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from a CAPTE-accredited program. Must hold or be eligible for a current Florida Physical Therapist license and possess CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$85k | Pediatrics median $93k (middle half $89k–$120k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Florida | 20 active | 461 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,215 in the last 30 days | 746 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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