Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

HPRC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

HPRC is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide integrated care in Columbus, Georgia. You will work within a team of therapists to support children with developmental delays, including school-based settings, ensuring care is embedded into daily routines for real-world progress.

The role emphasizes collaborative care with OT and SLP, evidence-based practice, and opportunities for additional compensation via certifications and location differentials. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for licensure in the state of practice).
• Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy services within a daycare setting, enabling care during daily routines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (OT, SLP) for coordinated care.
• Review medical history and developmental milestones to guide evidence-based care.
• Evaluate movement, strength, coordination, balance, and functional skills through play-based assessments.
• Create individualized, family-centered treatment plans that fit daily daycare activities and routines.
• Monitor progress and adjust the plan of care to evolving needs.
• Educate families with home exercise programs and strategies to support progress outside of sessions.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Overview

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus - Student loan repayment - 4% match for 401k

Pediatric PT - Integrated Care + School Based Setting

At HPRC – Pediatric Rehabilitation clinic location in Columbus, Georgia. You’ll step into a role that goes far beyond traditional outpatient care. As part of a program affiliated with Easter Seals, you’ll work in a fully integrated environment where therapy is embedded into a child’s daily life. You’ll collaborate side by side with Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists to support children with developmental delays and special needs while also treating outpatient pediatric patients from the local community. This is a rare opportunity to practice in one of the largest pediatric therapy settings in the region, where you can build meaningful relationships and see your impact in real time.

Columbus offers the energy of a growing city with a strong sense of community without congestion. Located near a major Army installation, the area provides a diverse patient population, outdoor recreation, and easy access to both the mountains and the coast.

Who We Are

HPRC is a member of the Confluent Health family of companies, we’re more than just physical and occupational therapists – we're movement makers. Experience what it takes to empower patients to get back to what moves them.

HPRC has been providing compassionate care since 1955. From the beginning, our team has provided care with a patient-centric approach. Our founder, George M. McCluskey, created HPRC to improve quality of life one patient at a time and we’re committed to carrying on this legacy in everything we do. From your very first appointment, we will be by your side to develop a custom treatment plan that provides relief and hope.

How we support you

• Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, family building and parental benefits, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
• A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.
• AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting – so work stays at work.
• Structured mentorship and career development.
• Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
• Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy services within a daycare setting, allowing children to receive care during their normal daily routines for more natural, real-world progress.
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team (OT, SLP,) to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Review each child’s medical history, developmental milestones, and family concerns to guide evidence-based, individualized care.
• Evaluate movement, strength, coordination, balance, and functional skills through play-based and standardized assessments in the child’s everyday environment
• Create individualized, family-centered treatment plans that support development and participation in daily daycare activities and routines.
• Monitor progress closely and adjust the plan of care to meet each child’s evolving needs.
• Partner with families and caregivers by providing education, home exercise programs, and strategies to support progress outside of therapy sessions.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice)
• Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care

About

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, sign on bonus, student loan reimbursement, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].