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Tallahassee, Florida

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$85k

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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

Pediatric physical therapyDevelopmental therapyNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationFunctional independence promotion

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$85kPediatrics median $93k (middle half $89k–$120k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Florida20 active461 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,215 in the last 30 days746 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Physical Therapist-Home Health

$103k-$149k
#4

Physical Therapist - Neuro

$103k-$149k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 460 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid life insurance
Performance-based bonus opportunities

Living in Tallahassee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,473/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.