Pediatric Physical Therapist

Pediatric Physical Therapist Location: Chicago, Illinois. S alary: $75,000 – $90,000 Job Type: Full-Time preferred (30–32 clinical hours); Part-Time considered ( About Core Kids WellTech Partners is seeking a full-time pediatric physical therapist to join our team of passionate and hardworking team to provide high-quality care from infancy through adolescence. Our mission is to support children and families with compassionate, evidence-based care in a playful, positive, and family-centered environment where therapy is joyful, motivating, and meaningful. The Role: Your Mission We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide 1:1 direct patient care in a supportive, child-centered outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and eager to partner with families, caregivers, and fellow clinicians to help children build independence and safely navigate their environments. Responsibilities Deliver Direct Care: Provide 1:1 play-based, evidence-driven therapy focusing on muscle strength, range of motion, balance control, coordination, and motor planning. Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct evaluations for children with developmental delays and physical conditions (Physician referrals are not required for patients to start). Individualized Planning: Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each child's goals. Collaboration: Partner closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary providers. Clinical Excellence: Maintain detailed, timely documentation and progress notes using EnableDoc EMR . Support Growth: Opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic pediatric program. Diagnoses & Areas Addressed We treat a wide range of conditions, including: Global Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. Neuromuscular Disorders (Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, etc.). Hypotonia, Hypertonia, Toe-walking, and Gait Abnormalities. Gross motor skills: jumping, running, stairs, throwing/catching, and sitting tolerance. Qualifications Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters in PT degree. Experience: A genuine passion for pediatrics is required ( New graduates welcome ). Pediatric clinical experience or fieldwork is strongly preferred. Skills: Experience communicating effectively with families; background in manual therapy, neuromuscular, orthopedic, or developmental PT is a plus. Traits: Compassionate, team-oriented, flexible, and child-centered in approach. Why Join Our Team? Quality-Focused Model: 1:1 treatment sessions with no high-volume turnover. Supportive Culture: Warm environment with open communication and shared problem-solving. Schedule: Full-time (30–32 clinical hours). Flexibility to support after-school/evenings is a plus. Benefits: Competitive Salary ($75k–$90k). Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Health benefits options and Retirement program options. Professional development and CEU support. Potential…