Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Neuromuscular, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Orthotics, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Plan Meetings, Speech and Language Pathology, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
About the role
The Pediatric Physical Therapist is a part-time, hourly position responsible for providing evaluation and treatment services for children from birth through age 18. This role focuses on improving functional mobility, strength, coordination, and independence through individualized, evidence-based care.
Therapists at The Therapy Place work with a wide range of pediatric diagnoses, including gross motor delays, neuromuscular and developmental disorders, orthopedic conditions, and mobility limitations. You will develop plans of care, provide hands-on treatment, and collaborate with families to support progress across home, school, and community environments.
This position offers flexible, reduced hours and is ideal for clinicians seeking a part-time schedule, whether balancing family commitments, pursuing additional work, or transitioning workloads. Scheduling is designed to align with therapist availability and clinic needs, allowing for a consistent but adaptable caseload.
You’ll work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and support staff. Therapists have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, including within the Bridges School program, while maintaining a manageable schedule and strong work-life balance.
What you'll do
- Conduct physical therapy evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Provide direct, evidence-based therapy services to pediatric patients
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate caregivers and provide home exercise programs to support carryover
- Recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility supports as appropriate
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinic, state, and payer requirements
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and professional standards
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, educators, and administrative staff
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Eligible for and maintains South Carolina Physical Therapy licensure
- Experience or strong interest in pediatric physical therapy
- Strong clinical reasoning and ability to adapt treatment to individual needs
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
- Passion for working with children and supporting families