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Jacksonville, Florida

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PPEC)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$84k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PPEC) | Full-Time | Jacksonville, FL

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.
  • Experience treating the pediatric population is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Competitive salary of $73,000–$84,000 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
  • Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Monday through Friday schedule with work-life balance
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Access to Scribe AI-powered documentation technology
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
  • Strong administrative support
  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

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 various developmental, neurological, and orthopedic challenges. Develop individualized care plans and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote functional independence.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from a CAPTE-accredited program. Must hold or be eligible for a Florida Physical Therapist license and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyDevelopmental therapyNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist (PPEC) at H2 Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 508 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 508 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary ($73,000-$84,000)
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)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)