Physical Therapist

The Kidz Club PPEC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PTO & Holidays

401K

Health benefits

Vision and Dental benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Care with Death Benefit

FSA – Dependent Care

Disability Insurance

Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Maj

Job summary

The Kidz Club PPEC is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide on-site therapy for children from birth to 21 years old. You will assess, diagnose, and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s strength and mobility needs.

Responsibilities include neuromuscular re‑education, therapeutic exercises, and gait training, with education provided to families for home carry‑over. Flexible hours and a collaborative, child‑centered environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and state licensure.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose developmental, congenital, neurological, and MSK disorders in ages birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans after comprehensive evaluation.
• Provide neuromuscular re‑education, therapeutic exercises, and gait/balance training.
• Utilize adaptive equipment and complete timely documentation including LMNs and progress notes.
• Educate families/caregivers on carry‑over strategies for home.

Skills

Pediatric physical therapy

Interpersonal communication

HIPAA compliance

CPR (BLS)

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) at TKC Therapy

Full-time, Part-time, or PRN hours available. All kids are on-site daily, so no appointments—you decide your own schedule!

About Us

TKC Therapy provides high-quality and intensive PT, OT, and ST services to children attending The Kidz Club (TKC), a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center. PPEC centers provide daily skilled nursing care to medically-complex children, ages birth to under 21.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose a variety of developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients' strength and mobility difficulties.
• Utilize evidence-based practice in therapy sessions tailored to each client's specific impairments, including:
• Therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.
• Neuromuscular re‑education techniques to enhance motor control and coordination.
• Manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility and tissue flexibility.
• Gait training and balance activities to improve mobility and stability.
• Use of adaptive equipment or assistive devices to facilitate functional independence.
• Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) in a timely, thorough manner.
• Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry‑over therapy at home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the APTA.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and state licensure from the Department of Health.
• Clinical experience working with the pediatric population (medical pediatric population strongly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency using standardized assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, and assistive technologies relevant to the field.
• Commitment to maintaining professional competency and adhering to HIPAA policies and ethical standards.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule – days worked, start/end time, and daily scheduling of patients is heavily up to the therapist, as long as caseload coverage is being met. We are open Saturdays if you’d like the opportunity to see extra hours, but this is not required.
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K or Student Loan Reimbursement
• Health Benefits or HRA
• Vision and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary)
• Long-Term Care with Death Benefit
• FSA – Dependent Care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance packages
• Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Major Holidays

Pay

$40+/hour, subject to increase based off of pay qualifiers