Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Saco Bay Kids Pediatric Therapy • Saco, ME

6d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Saco Bay Kids is seeking a pediatric physical therapist for its outpatient clinic in Saco, Maine. The therapist will join an interdisciplinary team of occupational, physical, speech, feeding, and pelvic floor therapists, as well as patient service specialists. The clinic provides individualized, child-centered care designed to make therapy engaging, support families, and help children achieve their goals.

The position involves treating a diverse range of pediatric diagnoses, including torticollis, plagiocephaly, global developmental delays, toe walking, gait abnormalities, flat feet, in-toeing, and hypotonia. The therapist may also help children obtain equipment such as wheelchairs, gait trainers, standers, and car seats. The role offers mentorship, continuing education, opportunities to specialize, and professional growth within a collaborative team.

The schedule is Monday through Friday. The listed salary range is $65,000 to $80,000, based on experience. Student debt repayment and a sign-on bonus are available.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current state physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
• CPR certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for working with children and their families.
• Desire to work with a large, interdisciplinary team.
• Creative and outgoing approach to making therapy fun.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the applicable state Physical Therapy Practice Act and laws governing physical therapist practice and supervision.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of physical therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Supervise and delegate physical therapy care for each patient in accordance with state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation.
• Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures with manager and referring-physician approval, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Stay current with physical therapy research and use evidence-based practice, integrating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to support children's therapy and goals.
• Help children receive appropriate equipment, including wheelchairs, gait trainers, standers, and car seats.

Benefits

• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Continuing education program with paid national certifications.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Opportunities to explore specialties including aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, and hand therapy.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.
• Sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time