Physical Therapist

The Kidz Club; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PTO and Paid Holidays

401K

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Kidz Club in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide high-quality therapy services. You will develop personalized treatment plans and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals.

This role offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to manage your own hours, and includes generous benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Clinical experience working with the pediatric population preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose various disorders in children.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide education and guidance to caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency with assessment tools

Commitment to professional competency

Education

Master's or doctorate in physical therapy

Current CPR (BLS) certificate

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. Learn more about us by visiting our website.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and diagnose a variety of developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21.
2. Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients' strength and mobility difficulties.
3. 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.
4. Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) in a timely, thorough manner.
5. Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry‑over therapy at home.
6. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
7. Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities.
8. Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the APTA.

Qualifications

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

Benefits (for full‑time, W‑2 employees)

• 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