Pediatric Physical Therapist

Coconut & Palm Pediatrics; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Higher hourly rate for billable hours

Documentation pay

MD license/CEU reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Gaithersburg, MD area. This W-2 hourly position offers flexibility to build a caseload with 10–40 hours per week, supporting part-time, full-time, after-school, or supplemental hours.

You will provide pediatric therapy services, collaborate with a supportive team, and tailor schedules to fit your life while maintaining clinical autonomy and access to a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Maryland Physical Therapy license or eligible.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, compassionate, child-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy services to children and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families to support progress.
• Document sessions and coordinate scheduling and caseloads.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Pediatric experience

Collaboration

Child-centered care

Education

DPT degree

Maryland PT license

Job description

Gaithersburg, MD | Full-Time or Part-Time | W-2 Hourly

About Us

We are a therapist-owned pediatric therapy practice providing occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to children and families throughout Maryland. Our practice was founded by two clinicians who wanted to create the kind of workplace we wished existed—one where clinicians feel supported, families feel cared for, and children are given the space to learn and grow through meaningful, play-based therapy.

Our approach is play-based, child-led, and grounded in respect for each child as a whole person. We value collaboration, clinical autonomy, flexibility, and creating an environment where therapists genuinely enjoy coming to work.

About the Position

We are looking for a Physical Therapist who is excited to help us grow our Gaithersburg location. This is a W-2 hourly position with the flexibility to work as many or as few hours as desired, making it a great fit for someone looking for anything from a small supplemental caseload to a full-time schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• W-2 hourly employment with PTO
• Higher hourly rate for billable treatment hours
• Cancellation and documentation pay
• Maryland PT license/CEU reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling with the ability to choose your desired caseload and number of hours

Schedule

Approximately 10-40 hours per week, based on your preference and availability.

We welcome applicants looking for part-time, full-time, after-school/evening, or supplemental hours.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
• Current or eligible Maryland Physical Therapy license
• CPR certification preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, compassionate, and child-centered approach to care

Join Our Gaithersburg Team

If you're a PT looking for a workplace where you can build a schedule that fits your life, practice with autonomy, and still have the support of a collaborative team, we'd love to meet you.