Pediatric Physical Therapist

Brain Builders is a growing pediatric therapy clinic in Bel Air, Maryland, providing high-quality, family-centered ST & OT care. We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join our multidisciplinary team of therapists who are passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential. This is a great opportunity for a PT who enjoys working in a collaborative, upbeat environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on children and families. Responsibilities Assess and evaluate pediatric patients’ physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and functional abilities. Develop, implement, and modify personalized care plans tailored to each child's needs, incorporating discharge planning and goal setting. Deliver therapeutic interventions such as physiotherapy techniques, trigger point therapy, and orthopedics-focused treatments. Coordinate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and community settings. Educate patients and families on exercises, activity modifications, and home programs to support ongoing progress. Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress using EMR systems and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Collaborate with medical professionals in acute care, hospital environments, clinics, or geriatrics when necessary. Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Experience Proven experience in pediatric physiotherapy within inpatient hospital settings or outpatient clinics. Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and care plans specific to pediatrics. Experience with discharge planning and managing care for children with diverse needs. Familiarity with EMR systems for documentation and patient management. Prior work in outpatient clinics is desirable. Additional skills such as trigger point therapy or specialized training in pediatrics, are advantageous. Duties Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans Provide hands-on therapy to patients from birth to 21 years of age using various techniques and modalities to restore function and to prevent disability following disease or injury Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques to improve mobility, strength, and function Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure assessment and treatment care is appropriate to the developmental /chronological age of the patient served. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care Maintain accurate and detailed patient records Requirements Master's degree or DPT in Physical Therapy Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and trigger point therapy- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to self lift at least 50 lbs Ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Pay: $41.24 - $70.00 per hour Expected hours: 5 – 36 per week Benefits: Continuing education credits Flexible schedule Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Work Location: In person