Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthcare Recruiters International; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO + 8 holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible daytime schedule

Professional development support

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join an autism and developmental pediatrics program serving children ages 2–7 in the Kansas City metro (Grain Valley, Liberty, Parkville).

This full-time clinic role offers a collaborative, supportive team of OTs, BCBAs, SLPs, and educators, with a daytime schedule and a compensation range of $75,000–$83,500 per year. Requirements include Missouri PT licensure, pediatric experience, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Physical Therapist license.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy.
• 1–2+ years of pediatric experience.
• Experience with autism, sensory processing, and motor development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR.

Responsibilities

• Complete PT evaluations and re-evaluations for children ages 2–7.
• Provide individual and small-group pediatric PT sessions.
• Develop and implement play-based treatment plans.
• Document daily notes, progress updates, and evaluation reports.
• Collaborate with OTs, BCBAs, SLPs, and early childhood educators.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide parental education and staff consultation.
• Supervise PTAs and PT students when appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Teamwork

Communication

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT)

Autism & Developmental Pediatrics | Early Childhood (Ages 2–7)
Kansas City Metro (Grain Valley, Liberty, Parkville)
Full-Time | $75,000–$83,500/year

We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join a multidisciplinary early-intervention program serving children ages 2–7 with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays. This position offers a collaborative work environment with strong support from OTs, BCBAs, SLPs, and classroom teams.

Physical Therapist (PT) Responsibilities

• Complete PT evaluations and re-evaluations for children ages 2–7
• Provide individual and small-group pediatric PT sessions
• Develop and implement play-based treatment plans
• Document daily notes, progress updates, and evaluation reports
• Collaborate with OTs, BCBAs, SLPs, and early childhood educators
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Provide parental education and staff consultation
• Supervise PTAs and PT students when appropriate

Physical Therapist (PT) Qualifications

• Active Missouri Physical Therapist license
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy
• 1–2+ years of pediatric experience required
• Experience with autism, sensory processing, and motor development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and lift to 25 lbs. during sessions
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$83,500/year
• Medical, dental, vision
• PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Flexible daytime schedule
• Professional development & continuing education support

Schedule

• Daytime, in-clinic hours
• Full-time, consistent caseload
• Collaboration and documentation time are built into the schedule