Physical Therapist - Early Intervention

ivyhealth; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

IvyHealth is seeking an Early Intervention Physical Therapist to join our pediatric team, serving birth through age three in the child’s natural setting—home, daycare, or community. This per-visit role (5–19 hours/week, with potential to grow) emphasizes coaching families to empower caregivers and delivering best-in-class therapy within a collaborative network.

Requirements: Doctor of Physical Therapy, PA licensure, pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, pediatric experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or equivalent
• Pennsylvania licensure as a Physical Therapist (or eligibility)
• Pediatric experience with birth-3 years preferred
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services in children's natural settings (home, daycare, community) using a coaching model to empower families
• Deliver high-quality early intervention therapy on a per-visit basis (5–19 hours/week with potential growth)
• Collaborate with broader Ivy Rehab Pediatric Therapy network to ensure continuity of care

Skills

Pediatric care

Family coaching

Pediatric CPR

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tools

ScribeIQ

Job description

State of Location: Pennsylvania Position Summary: Join Ivy Health’s dedicated pediatric team where you are not just an employee but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description: Physical Therapist, Early Intervention

As an Early Intervention Physical Therapist, you can make a positive impact on children and families! Teammates work directly with children from birth through age three and their families, using a coaching model to empower the parents to be the ones who provide the support needed and techniques to help their child succeed and achieve their goals.Services are provided in the child's natural setting, such as their home, daycare, or community setting. This is a per visit position (5-19 hours per week) with the opportunity to build to part time or potentially full time depending on need, flexibility, etc.

Why Choose Ivy Health?

• Schedule Flexibility: As an early intervention therapist, you control your schedule; see the families on your caseload when it works for you and the families.
• Healthcare is changing quickly. We’re continuing to invest in the people, clinical expertise, and support that make excellent care possible. Across Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Ivy Pediatric Therapy, and our trusted local partner brands, orthopedic and pediatric teammates are connected by one shared purpose: helping patients and families make meaningful progress.
• Exceptional Workplace: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Gallup as an Exceptional Workplace, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
• Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success. With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
• Incentives Galore: 401(k) with company match
• Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
• Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Program
• Proof of current or pending state licensure as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania
• At least one year of experience working as a Pediatric Physical Therapist with children ages 5 years and younger
• All positions: Must have pediatric CPR and FA certification (includes infant/child CPR and in person skills testing)
• Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care

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We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.

Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

ivyhealth.com

Welcome to Ivy Health Join us on our mission to inspire & enable people to live life to the fullest! Ivy Health is a growing team of orthopedic and pediatric outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy clinics with over 500 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast. Through a shared commitment to clinical excellence, we work as a unified team to serve each person to the best of our ability. Combining our clinical objectives and company culture, you can see why Ivy is committed to providing endless opportunities to every teammate through professional development tracks, continuing education, leadership development, residency cohorts, mentorship programs, and many other resources.