Pediatric Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Movement with Highbar, New England’s Leading Physical Therapy Teaching Practice!

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 shoes

We believe clarity builds trust. If something starts to creep toward burnout, leadership intervenes early. That's part of the job design, not an afterthought.

Why Choose Highbar?

As 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 :

What You'll Need:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Current Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain one
• Embraces a creative, collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning
• Experienced with or eager to grow into working with children (pediatric clinical rotation or relevant experience preferred)
• Must be comfortable moving with kids—including getting on and off the floor, hopping, skipping, running, and demonstrating exercises in an engaging, child-friendly way. Some heavy lifting may be required

Strong communication skills are essential: The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

Communicate clearly and compassionately with children, parents, and caregivers,

Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals

Interpret nonverbal cues, body language, and behavioral signals to guide treatment and build trust with pediatric patients.

Salary based on experience

Total 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 opportunities

We 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!

More About Us:

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.