Pediatric Physical Therapist
Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding! We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative, play-based team. We welcome both entry-level physical therapists and experienced clinicians who are passionate about pediatric care and interested in growing professionally.
We are looking for someone who is ambitious, confident, comfortable participating in community and advertising events, and excited to help grow our pediatric physical therapy department. At Happyian Therapy & Academy, we prioritize mentorship, confidence-building, professional development, and high-quality clinical care.
We offer full-time and part-time opportunities, with both hourly and salary-based options available. There is also an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to grow into a Clinic Director role at one of our clinics.
Position Options
Full-Time
- 30+ billable hours per week
- $68,000–$90,000 annual salary
- Full-time benefits package
Part-Time
- 18+ billable hours per week
- Starting at $50–$60/hour
- Annual continuing education stipend
Our Approach
We provide play-based, relationship-centered physical therapy guided by DIR principles. Our approach emphasizes:
- Sensory regulation
- Individualized sensory diets
- Child-led, engaging therapeutic activities
- Family collaboration and education
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Skill generalization across environments
- Development of independence and functional participation
We believe children make the greatest progress when therapy is engaging, meaningful, and built around strong therapeutic relationships.
Mentorship & Professional Support
We are committed to helping our therapists build confidence and develop their clinical skills.
- 10 hours of mentorship and supervision per month
- Supervision reassessed annually based on therapist needs
- Paid administrative time
- Strong support and mentorship for new graduates
- Ongoing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional and leadership growth
Continuing Education
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Annual continuing education stipend for both full-time and part-time employees
- Opportunities to develop specialized pediatric clinical skills
- Potential for advancement into leadership and clinic management
Full-Time Benefits
Full-time employees receive:
- Holiday pay
- Sick days
- PTO accrual
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation benefits:
- One company-paid vacation after one year of employment
- Two company-paid vacations per year beginning after the second year of employment
Qualifications
- Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) license
- Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
- Strong interest in pediatric, play-based, relationship-centered care
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Strong communication and family-engagement skills
- Comfortable participating in community outreach and advertising events
- Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the development of our pediatric PT department
Why Join Happyian Therapy & Academy?
If you are looking for a workplace where you can grow your clinical confidence, receive meaningful mentorship, build strong relationships with children and families, and develop into a future leader, we would love to hear from you.
Join our growing team and help us create meaningful, engaging therapy experiences for children and their families.
