Pediatric Physical Therapist

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Eight paid holidays

Continuing education assistance

Professional liability insurance

Laptop provided

Job summary

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy in New Albany, IN is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our pediatric team. You’ll work with children and families, delivering individualized care and collaborating with a supportive, multidisciplinary staff.

New graduates are welcome. We offer a full-time, in‑person schedule with four 10‑hour days or five 8‑hour days, time for documentation, and opportunities to contribute ideas for improving care.

Qualifications

• Must have PT degree and license or eligibility to obtain license.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric gross motor development, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, ROM, and movement-related needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with meaningful, functional goals.
• Provide engaging, evidence-based interventions that support movement, independence, and participation.
• Incorporate purposeful play into therapy activities.
• Help families understand progress and use practical strategies between visits.
• Recommend equipment and support its use when appropriate to the child’s needs.
• Collaborate with teammates and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
• Maintain timely evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Bring curiosity and ideas to improve clinical services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

DPT/PT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) — Pediatric Therapy

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy

Full-time | In person

New graduates welcome

Overview

A first step. A stronger stride. The confidence to join the game. Help children reach those milestones at Small Talk Pediatric Therapy.

We’re looking for a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with children, partnering with families, and collaborating with teammates. You’ll provide individualized pediatric care in a practice that values your clinical judgment, makes room for documentation, and welcomes your ideas.

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, we’d love to meet you.

Description

Small moments. Big milestones.

Climbing the playground steps. Keeping up with friends. Moving more comfortably. Exploring with greater independence.

At Small Talk, we help children develop movement skills that open up opportunities in their everyday lives. Through purposeful play and individualized care, you’ll help children build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence.

We’re building a practice where great care and a sustainable career grow together. That means listening to clinicians, sharing ideas across disciplines, partnering with families, and continually improving how we work.

We want you to help shape that practice.

What makes Small Talk different

• Time for the work beyond the session. Our standard full-time therapist schedule includes up to 35 hours of scheduled direct care and 5 hours for documentation and other responsibilities within a 40-hour workweek.
• Options for your workweek. Choose from four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, coordinated with clinic and patient needs.
• A team to collaborate with. Exchange ideas with colleagues across physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, and mental health.
• A voice in how we grow. Bring your questions, clinical perspective, and ideas for improving the experience of children, families, and staff.
• Support for your development. Build your skills through collaboration and annual continuing education and licensing assistance.

Your role

You’ll help children move and participate through care tailored to their strengths, needs, and family priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating gross motor development, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, range of motion, and other movement-related needs.
• Developing individualized treatment plans with meaningful, functional goals.
• Providing engaging, evidence-based interventions that support movement, independence, and participation.
• Incorporating purposeful play into therapy activities that fit each child’s abilities and interests.
• Helping families understand progress and use practical strategies between visits.
• Recommending equipment and supporting its use when appropriate to the child’s needs and your clinical scope.
• Collaborating with teammates and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
• Maintaining timely, accurate evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Bringing curiosity and ideas to the ongoing improvement of our clinical services.

Who we’re looking for

You see how movement can expand a child’s world. You enjoy finding creative ways to support progress, adapting when something isn’t working, and learning alongside others.

You’ll need:

• A degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current PT licensure, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license before starting.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with families and colleagues.
• A commitment to individualized, evidence-based pediatric care.

Pediatric or school-based experience is welcome, but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Our full-time benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match.
• 80 hours of paid time off, prorated in the first year.
• Eight paid holidays.
• $250 annually toward continuing education and licensing.
• Company-paid professional liability insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and group term life insurance.
• A company laptop.

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Come build with us

If you want to help children move toward greater independence—and contribute your ideas to a growing pediatric practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule: Monday–Friday; four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days

Work setting: In person