Job Description

Overview

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) | School-Based | Leonardtown, MD

Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week | $45–$50/Hour

HealthPRO Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) in Leonardtown, Maryland!

This part-time, in-person school-based role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule. The position is projected to begin September 14, 2026, for the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Highlights

• One Part-Time Opening
• 3 Days Per Week
• $45–$50 Per Hour
• In-Person, School-Based Role
• Projected Start: September 14, 2026
• W-2 Employment

Why HealthPRO Pediatrics?

Meaningful WorkHelp children build strength, mobility, and independence while making a lasting impact on their development and daily lives.

Collaborative Team EnvironmentWork alongside experienced Speech, Occupational, Physical, and ABA therapy professionals in a supportive culture built around teamwork and clinical excellence.

Professional GrowthAccess continuing education, mentorship, and career development opportunities designed to support your success.

Join Our Team

At HealthPRO Pediatrics, a division of HealthPRO Heritage, we are dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and creating an environment where clinicians can thrive.

Apply today and join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!

Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide services for the pediatric population age 0-21 with developmental, neurological, and medical based disorders in a school setting. This position performs highly responsible work that will promote quality patient care and efficiency. The physical therapist will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, psychologists, therapists, BCBAs, school staff, and parents to provide holistic services. The physical therapist is responsible for planning and administering evaluations, treatment plans, consults, screenings, parent education and for promoting the overall health of the patient. In addition, this position requires flexibility with scheduled hours as the company continues to thrive and grow.

• Provides skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.
• Adheres to state requirements for supervision of PTAs to provide services with the highest care standards
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending follow-up programs.
• Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
• Maintains patient records confidentially.
• Records treatment charges daily and completes documentation in accurate and timely manner.
• Complies with the applicable State Physical Therapy Practice Act, codes and regulations

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Maintains clean work area, clean treatment rooms and requests needed supplies.
• Maintains professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and other professionals as it relates to collaboration of care for the patient.
• Keeps regular clinic hours as approved by Manager.
• Directs all patient scheduling matters through the front desk coordinator.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, materials and equipment in pediatric physical therapy.
• Ability to evaluate a patient’s physical therapy needs and communicate the patient’s needs to the legal guardian and/or appropriate parties involved in the patient’s care.
• Ability to communicate with a high degree of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD 10 coding procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer programs (EMRs)

Note: This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be assigned additional tasks by supervisors or managers based on organizational needs. Your performance will be evaluated based on the tasks outlined in this job description. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either party may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Maryland Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Commitment to providing high-quality, client- and family-centered care
• Alignment with HealthPRO Pediatrics' mission, values, and commitment to exceptional care

Physical Requirements & Work Demands

HealthPRO Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

• Ability to use appropriate body mechanics when assisting with patient care and mobility
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, and navigate work environments as needed
• Ability to assist with patient transfers and mobility activities safely, with or without assistive or mechanical devices
• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials as required for the role
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers and electronic devices and complete required documentation
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information through electronic and written formats
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between job sites when required

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.