Physical Therapist Pediatric Physical Therapist Providence, RI

Highbar Physical Therapy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Student loan assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Highbar Physical Therapy is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join a passionate, growth‑minded team dedicated to making movement possible for children. You will manage a diverse pediatric caseload in a collaborative, supportive environment with mentorship and access to advanced tools and professional development opportunities.

You will work with kids in a child-friendly setting, embracing creativity, teamwork, and ongoing learning to advance clinical skills while delivering high‑quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience or interest in pediatrics is preferred.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Communication

Team collaboration

Child-friendly care

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

### Request an AppointmentPhysical therapists are experts in movement and are trained to uncover issues, diagnose conditions, create a treatment plan, and educate patients on how to take care of their bodies.### Education### Join Our TeamWe're building a culture where physical therapists thrive. Join a team that's passionate about transforming lives and raising the standard for patient care.### Join Our TeamWe're building a culture where physical therapists thrive. Join a team that's passionate about transforming lives and raising the standard for patient care.Physical Therapist/Pediatric Physical Therapist# Pediatric Physical Therapist| Providence, RI| $80,000 USD - $100,000 USD / year| Highbar Health**4.792 reviews****4.256 reviews**### Apply for This RoleTakes less than 2 minutes. We'll reach out within 1 business day.|### Application Submitted!Thanks for applying. We'll review your application and reach out soon.## About This RoleAs a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Highbar, you'll join a passionate team committed to making movement possible for all ages. You'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment with access to leading-edge tools, mentorship, and a professional development pathway to grow your career.This is an exciting opportunity to grow or refine clinical expertise in pediatrics while maintaining a diverse caseload that includes general orthopedic populations.**Here's what you can expect as a Pediatrics Specialist at Highbar**:n* **Exclusive Pediatric Clinical Development Pathway**: Clinician-designed programs unique to Highbar that support personalized growth in both clinical skill and professional purpose. We built individual mentorship, live and virtual meetings to bring our team together, and the highest level internal and external coursework. A clear roadmap to help you thrive in your area of passionu2014all while being part of a team that genuinely cares about its patients and each othern* **Pediatric Mentorship**: 2 hours a week for 12 weeks of application-focused, structured mentorship with a dedicated Pediatrics PT.n* **Pediatrics Special Interest Group**: Monthly meeting with the Highbar Pediatrics team and guests to discuss topics of interest and collaborate based off of clinician needs/interests.n* **Professional Development:** Uncapped external continuing education to support your personal goalsu2014plus access to over $15K worth of in-house courses each year, including Dry Needling and our signature Core-4 series.n* **Student Loan Reimbursement:**We directly assist with your student loans until they are completely paid off.n* **Comprehensive Support:** Our support team, including Physical Therapy Aides, is designed to help you deliver exceptional care.n* **Cutting edge documentation** **and patient management software** - Using Prompt as our EMR in combination with AI documentation software to ensure our therapists spend more time with their patients and less time documentingn* **Stay Balanced** u2013 Our patient caseload expectations are lower than industry norms, ensuring time for quality care and professional development.nn### What You'll Need:n* Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited programn* Current Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain onen* Embraces a creative, collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learningn* Experienced with or eager to grow into working with children (pediatric clinical rotation or relevant experience preferred)n* Must be comfortable moving with kidsu2014including getting on and off the floor, hopping, skipping, running, and demonstrating exercises in an engaging, child-friendly way. Some heavy lifting may be requirednnn**Strong communication skills are essential:** The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to:nCommunicate clearly and compassionately with children, parents, and caregivers,nCollaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionalsnInterpret nonverbal cues, body language, and behavioral signals to guide treatment and build trust with pediatric patients.## Compensation$80,000 USD - $100,000 USD / yearSalary based on experienceTotal Compensation Package includes:* Uncapped bonus potential* Student loan assistance that continues until your loans are paid off* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k)* Exclusive H-Shares* Paid holidays and PTO* Relocation assistance (when applicable)* Fitness and wellness benefits* Employee home-buying assistance* Community volunteer opportunitiesWe don't believe in flashy perks that distract from unsustainable workloads. Compensation here is designed to support *both* your career growth and your financial goals.*Take the next step in your PT career with Highbar Physical Therapy - Apply today!*We develop leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license, acting as primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders, and challenging themselves and their patients to reach new goals.Highbar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.Highbar Physical Therapy is a premier outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth across New England. We are on a mission to revolutionize the physical therapy industry, empowering clinicians to excel in their field while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.* **Patient volume:** Under 12 patients per day* **Student loans:** We pay them down until they're gone* **Professional development:** $15,000+ invested in your first 18-24 months* **Visit structure:** 1:1 patient care, always* **Documentation:** AI-supported + Prompt EMR to cut down on after-hours charting* **Schedules:** Predictable and thoughtfully built* **Autonomy:** You decide the plan of care - PT-led clinical decisions* **Support staff:** Exercise Specialists on the floor, so you can focus on being a clinician* **Leadership:** Direct access to PT leaders who have been in your shoesWe believe clarity builds trust. If something starts to creep toward burnout, leadership intervenes early. That's part of the job design, not an afterthought.**Join the Movement with Highbar,** **New England's Leading Physical Therapy Teaching Practice!**Highbar Physical Therapy is the parent network behind three of New England's most established outpatient PT brands - Joint Ventures Physical Therapy (Boston), Peak Physical Therapy (South Shore Massachusetts), and Physical Therapy U (Rhode Island and Massachusetts).Each one is a Highbar practice: a clinic that keeps its own name, neighborhood roots, and local identity while sharing the clinical standards, residency-trained clinicians, and patient experience that define the Highbar network. The brands stay distinct because the communities they serve do.Whether you walk into a JVPT clinic in Boston, a Peak clinic on the South Shore, or a PTU clinic in Rhode Island, you're walking into a Highbar practice - same standard of care, same commitment to getting you back to what you love, delivered by the local team you already know.