Pediatric Physical Therapist - Early Intervention Team - PSLF eligible

Job Description

Job Description

At NeuroFit Institute, we believe children and families deserve more than standard care. They deserve therapists who bring excellence and creativity into every visit, lead with compassion and empathy, honor each family and child’s dignity, and foster growth through empowerment and nurture.

We’re a therapist-owned practice with a high-drive, high-support culture, and we’re looking for like-minded colleagues who raise the bar for those around them. Here, growth means being comfortable with the uncomfortable: leaning into feedback, both giving and receiving, as part of daily practice. If you thrive in collaboration, believe in empowering families, and want to grow in your craft while embodying these values, you may be the colleague we’re looking for.

The Ideal Candidate is:

• Grounded in our core values of  Dignity, Empathy, Empowerment, Compassion, Excellence, and Nurture
• Accountable and reliable : follows through on commitments without needing constant oversight
• Consistent performer : sustains a high standard of care and professionalism day to day
• Growth-minded : embraces feedback and leans into the uncomfortable, where growth happens — not to chase perfection, but to better serve families, colleagues , and yourself
• Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development
• Proactive communicator and collaborator : uplifting and inspiring your colleagues as they do for you
• Creative and enthusiastic in your approach to care
• Aligned in priorities : You recognize your responsibility to clients, families, and colleagues — not just personal convenience
• Driven to deliver skilled, family-centered, and culturally competent care

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy intervention and consultative services to children (birth to 3 years) with developmental delays or risk for disability
• Provide adaptive equipment and bracing recommendations as appropriate
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, infant educators, and service coordinators
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations and progress reports

Caseload

• Part-time: 15+ visits per week
• Full-time: 25+ visits per week

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k plan + matching
• Paid training & mentoring
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid drive time
• Dedicated work iPad with built-in data for charting and case management
• Reimbursement for licensing fees & APTA membership
• Annual continuing education stipend/tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in California
• Experience in pediatrics (required); will consider new graduates with at least one clinical rotation in pediatrics – (we provide mentorship by a board-certified clinical specialist with 10+ years of experience)
• Board-certified specialization in pediatrics (preferred, and receives a per-hour premium)
• Spanish-speaking (receives a per-hour premium)

Requirements

• Reliable transportation & proof of insurance
• Background check
• Valid BLS certification
• Proof of immunizations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: On the road