Pediatric Physical Therapist Location: Chicago, Illinois. Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 Job Type: Full-Time preferred (30–32 clinical hours); Part-Time considered (<32 hours) About Core Kids WellTech Partners is seeking a full-time pediatric physical therapist to join our team of passionate and hardworking team to provide high-quality care from infancy through adolescence. Our mission is to support children and families with compassionate, evidence-based care in a playful, positive, and family-centered environment where therapy is joyful, motivating, and meaningful. The Role: Your Mission We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide 1:1 direct patient care in a supportive, child-centered outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and eager to partner with families, caregivers, and fellow clinicians to help children build independence and safely navigate their environments. Responsibilities • Deliver Direct Care: Provide 1:1 play-based, evidence-driven therapy focusing on muscle strength, range of motion, balance control, coordination, and motor planning. • Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct evaluations for children with developmental delays and physical conditions (Physician referrals are not required for patients to start). • Individualized Planning: Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each child's goals. • Collaboration: Partner closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary providers. • Clinical Excellence: Maintain detailed, timely documentation and progress notes using EnableDoc EMR. • Support Growth: Opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic pediatric program. Diagnoses & Areas Addressed We treat a wide range of conditions, including: • Global Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. • Neuromuscular Disorders (Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, etc.). • Hypotonia, Hypertonia, Toe-walking, and Gait Abnormalities. • Gross motor skills: jumping, running, stairs, throwing/catching, and sitting tolerance. Qualifications • Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters in PT degree. • Experience: A genuine passion for pediatrics is required (New graduates welcome). Pediatric clinical experience or fieldwork is strongly preferred. • Skills: Experience communicating effectively with families; background in manual therapy, neuromuscular, orthopedic, or developmental PT is a plus. • Traits: Compassionate, team-oriented, flexible, and child-centered in approach. Why Join Our Team? • Quality-Focused Model: 1:1 treatment sessions with no high-volume turnover. • Supportive Culture: Warm environment with open communication and shared problem-solving. • Schedule: Full-time (30–32 clinical hours). Flexibility to support after-school/evenings is a plus. • Benefits: • Competitive Salary ($75k–$90k). • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). • Health benefits options and Retirement program options. • Professional development and CEU support. • Potential for a Sign-On Bonus (TBD). How to Apply Qualified candidates may apply through this platform or email Chris McNerney at [email protected]