Pediatric Physical Therapist

Pediatric Physical Therapist – Core Kids (Chicago)

Location: 2501 W. 103rd St., Chicago, IL 60655 

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 chris@welltechpartners.com