Pediatric Physical Theapist - Early Intervention

•Now hiring full-time and part-time positions throughout San Diego County. Just a heads-up—you're welcome to choose your preferred service area and aren't limited to the region listed in the job post.• Love working with little ones and want real schedule freedom? Apply today to join Abilities Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Early Intervention.

Job Overview Title :

Pediatric Physical Therapist (Early Intervention)

Employer :

Abilities Pediatric Physical Therapy Location :

Local community areas (home- and community-based; choose your preferred service area)

Schedule :

Flexible | Part-time (8-24 clients/week) or Full-time (25+ clients/week)

Pay :

Competitive per-visit compensation; documentation and reports paid at treatment rate Early-intervention PT role with true schedule autonomy, strong benefits, and paid documentation and report writing. Ideal for pediatric PTs who want flexibility, meaningful family work, and a supportive, non-micromanaged culture. Why you'll love working here: Total autonomy: Set your own schedule, define your service area, and choose your caseload (8-25+ treatment hours/week). Work-life balance : Prioritize family, hobbies, and travel while doing impactful clinical work. Room to grow : Opportunities to advance within the company and access to ongoing learning and CEU reimbursement (eligible for license renewal).

Supportive culture:

Therapist-centered environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Paid documentation : Documentation time built into the therapeutic hour; evaluation, progress, and discharge reports paid at full treatment rate ($65-$70/hour).

Creative freedom:

No micromanaging—use your clinical judgment and preferred evidence-based approaches.

Community impact:

Provide in-home support for infants and toddlers and build strong, long-term relationships with families. Benefits Health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability. Dental/vision/chiropractic/acupuncture coverage. 401(k) with 4% match. CEU reimbursement (eligible for license renewal). Supplies stipend and electronics stipend. Holiday pay, PTO, sick pay, unlimited unpaid time off. Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement. Your Role Provide evidence-based physical therapy for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) in their natural environments. Complete evaluations, develop family-centered goals, and coach caregivers to integrate strategies into daily routines. Manage your caseload independently and complete high-quality, timely documentation. Collaborate with a supportive team focused on positive developmental and functional outcomes.

Candidates Must Have:

Master's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited university and active CA PT license. Pediatric experience; early-intervention (age 0-3) strongly preferred. Knowledge of interdisciplinary EI theories, rehab principles, and evidence-based practices for children with gross motor delays and neurodevelopmental disorders. Warm, compassionate approach with strong family collaboration skills. Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines. Bonus skills Bilingual (Spanish) Previous early intervention experience Experience with sensory integration, toe walking, prematurity, DMI, DME, orthotics, and neurodevelopmental screening.

Choose your own caseload:

Part time = 8-24 clients per week Full time = 25+ clients per week Inclusion Abilities Pediatric Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all High-Need Areas in

San Diego County:

East County (El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside) South/Central San Diego (City Heights, Encanto, Skyline)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$65.00 - $70.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have at least one year of pediatric experience? (Includes clinical internships in school.) Do you have an active California Physical Therapy license?

Work Location:

On the road