Pediatric Physical Therapist at The Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT – Shelton, Connecticut

Job description:

The Speech Pathology Group and Rehab Services of CT is a highly passionate and skilled multidisciplinary team seeking a dynamic, talented, and fun PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST (Shelton office) to join our SPGCT family. In addition to PT, SPGCT offers families a broad scope of services including speech, ABA, occupational, and aquatic therapy services!

Our ideal candidate has experience in pediatrics both treatment and evaluation and has treatment experience in some or all of the following areas: Developmental, Movement and mobility, strengthening, Motor learning, Balance and coordination, Recreation, play, and leisure, Daily care activities and routines, Equipment design, fabrication, and fitting, Tone management, Assistive technology, Posture, positioning, and lifting, Orthotics and prosthetics (preferred but not required), orthopedics.

Pediatric Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

Evaluation of children and comfort with family interview/education to determine need for service (PT)
Create unique, individualized treatment plans that outline the treatment goals and methods to be used.
Help children to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
Assess patients and monitoring their progress.
Coordinate a child's care with other healthcare professionals and participating in multidiscipline collaboration opportunities.
Implement treatment in fun and creative ways to serve our pediatric population.
Teach children and their families about safety and home exercises
Any additional tasks as outlined in job description or requested by administration
Pediatric Physical Therapist/Assistant Requirements:

A CT state license for practice of PT
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail, patience, and empathy.
Manual dexterity and physical endurance to lift patients and heavy equipment.
Previous experience with pediatrics
Strong leadership skills to continue to develop and grow SPGCT’s current PT program
Comfort with swimming/aquatics (preferred)

ABOUT SPGCT:
Established in 2015, The Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT (SPGCT) is a woman-owned multidisciplinary private practice dedicated to providing exceptional, evidence-based therapy services with a strong emphasis on quality care, collaboration, and family support. Our clinics provide an inclusive environment where individuals and families are empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to support meaningful growth and long-term success.

With clinic locations in Shelton and Southbury, Connecticut, we proudly serve individuals and families throughout Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties, as well as surrounding areas across the state.

SPGCT offers a comprehensive range of services, including Pediatric and Adult Speech-Language Therapy, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy, and Pediatric Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. All services are delivered using evidence-based practices and individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.

In addition to clinical services, SPGCT provides specialized therapeutic staffing solutions for schools across the state of Connecticut, ensuring students have access to high-quality support within their educational environments.

Grounded in collaboration, education, and compassion, SPGCT delivers high-quality, engaging therapy while expanding access to rehabilitative services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule: