Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

Curative-New-Berlin-Therapie; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Curative Care in Milwaukee seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide pediatric rehabilitation services, evaluate clients, create treatment plans, and document progress toward goals while collaborating with families and referring providers. A minimum of a Bachelors, Master’s, or DPT in Physical Therapy and an active Wisconsin license are required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and ability to work with diverse pediatric populations in a supportive clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Wisconsin PT license.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric rehabilitation services and evaluate clients.
• Create and implement treatment plans and document progress toward goals.
• Communicate with families, peers, and referral sources effectively.
• Maintain accurate charting and support billed services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s or DPT in Physical Therapy

DPT preferred

Job description

Love where you work! Are you searching for a job where you look forward to each day's challenges and rewards? At Curative Care, you can be part of a team of excited individuals making a real difference in family's lives. Come see why we're one of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top Workplaces of 2026!

This position provides rehabilitation services to pediatric clients within the scope of WI Physical Therapy Scope of Practice. Evaluates, creates treatment plans, and implements therapy regime for clients with a variety of disabilities. Accurately performs all necessary documentation to chart treatment rendered, progress toward goals, communication with referral sources and to support billed services. Interacts effectively with peers clients by establishing effective and therapeutic relationships. Communicates effectively with all stakeholders. Interacts closely with clients, which involves physical movements such as kneeling, crawling, stooping, lifting, supporting body weight, stepping up and down, grasping, pinching and hand manipulation.

Essential Functions

• Independent in evaluation, treatment, documentation, and follow through with patients, their families, and providers. Takes direction from supervisor and mentors; functions well with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to handle simple to moderate case complexity, involving one to two outside providers, mild behavioral or mental health issues and limited co-morbidities.
• Provides education and coaching to others outside the physical therapy discipline. Examples include describing the role of physical therapy, advocating for physical therapy, instructing other disciplines on physical therapy treatment, educating physicians and other providers, instructing and coaching parents in home programs
• Carries out special projects as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's, Master’s Degree or DPT degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Licenses & Certifications

• Current physical therapy license in the state of Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating a culturally diverse workforce that serves the various needs of our clients.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Physical Therapy.

Preferred

Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy.

Masters or better in Physical Therapy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Physical Therapist

Preferred

Drivers License

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