Pediatric Physical Therapist -$15k Sign On Bonus
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $42.50–$55 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $47.41–$55, across 105 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $49.90 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Rehabilitation
Full-Time | 4-Day Workweek Option | No Weekends | No Holidays
Make a Difference in a Child's Life While Enjoying a Better Work-Life Balance!
Are you an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) who loves helping children grow, develop, and reach their full potential? Emerson Health is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our outpatient pediatric rehabilitation team!
This is an exciting opportunity to work with infants, children, and adolescents in a supportive, family-centered environment where you can make a meaningful difference every day.
And the best part? Enjoy a flexible 4-day workweek option, no weekends, and no holidays! We believe you should have time to enjoy life outside of work while continuing to grow in a career you love.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- 4-day workweek option for better work-life balance
- No weekends or holidays
- Full-time position with comprehensive benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive and collaborative pediatric rehabilitation team
- Outpatient setting focused on individualized patient care
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and their families
- Rewarding work helping children improve mobility, strength, coordination, and independence
About the Role
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized physical therapy treatment to children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and other conditions affecting movement and physical development.
Reporting to the Supervisor of the Pediatric Service Line, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals to help children achieve important developmental milestones, improve physical function, and gain greater independence.
We are looking for someone who brings strong pediatric clinical experience, creativity, compassion, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive pediatric physical therapy evaluations for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address developmental delays, motor coordination, balance, strength, mobility, and functional limitations.
- Provide evidence-based pediatric physical therapy interventions tailored to each child's needs and abilities.
- Help children improve gross motor skills, physical development, coordination, and independence.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to support continued improvement.
- Educate parents and caregivers on home exercise programs, developmental activities, and strategies to support progress outside of therapy.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Create a positive, encouraging, and family-centered treatment environment.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
Experience
- Minimum of three years of pediatric physical therapy experience required.
- Previous outpatient pediatric rehabilitation or school-based physical therapy experience preferred.
- Experience treating pediatric developmental, neurological, orthopedic, or musculoskeletal conditions is highly valued.
Licensure and Certification
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within four months of hire.
Skills and Qualifications
- Passion for helping children achieve their developmental and functional goals.
- Strong pediatric assessment, treatment planning, and clinical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with children and families.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Creative, patient, and adaptable approach to pediatric therapy.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and family satisfaction.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic medical records.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Your Career. Your Passion. Your Work-Life Balance.
At Emerson Health, we understand that a rewarding career should also leave room for the things that matter most to you.
If you're an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist looking for an outpatient position with a collaborative team, opportunities for professional growth, and a schedule that supports your personal life, we'd love to meet you!
Join us in helping children build confidence, gain independence, and achieve milestones that make a lasting difference.
Apply today and take the next step in your pediatric physical therapy career!
From Emerson Hospital's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Emerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in W Concord, MA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Emerson Hospital
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