Certified Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT)

Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy | North Hollywood, California

Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy is looking for a compassionate, motivated Certified Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join our collaborative, family-centered team.

We take a whole-child approach to therapy, creating individualized experiences that consider each child's development, abilities, and family goals. We are particularly interested in candidates with Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) experience or training, along with a passion for working with children with developmental and neuromotor needs.

At Wetherbee, we value teamwork, curiosity, creativity, and clinicians who are excited to learn from one another while helping children and families make meaningful progress.

Position Overview

• Approximately 30–36 hours per week
• Primarily in-person, clinic-based care
• Saturday availability is preferred
• Occasional in-home visits may be available as needed
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary pediatric setting
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge of DMI and specialized pediatric treatment approaches

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will depend on your professional role and scope of practice.

For Physical Therapists:

• Evaluate children's physical therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide treatment that supports mobility, strength, balance, coordination, movement, and participation in everyday activities.
• Use appropriate therapeutic strategies, including DMI principles and techniques when indicated.
• Adapt activities to each child's abilities, developmental needs, and treatment goals.
• Incorporate movement and play to encourage engagement and support skill development.
• Help families understand strategies they can practice and carry over into daily routines.
• Share clinical observations and coordinate care with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other team members.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and caregivers.
• Contribute ideas, communicate openly, and work with the team to develop creative solutions for each child's needs.
• Bring curiosity, creativity, and a “yes, and” mentality to the team.

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license or eligibility for California licensure.
• Experience providing physical therapy to children.
• DMI training or practical experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with developmental delays, neuromotor conditions, or complex pediatric needs is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families and fellow clinicians.
• Compassionate, flexible, and eager to continue learning.
• Commitment to individualized, family-centered care.

Why Wetherbee?

At Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy is about more than exercises and milestones. We focus on the whole child and the relationships that make meaningful progress possible.

Our interdisciplinary team values creativity, communication, curiosity, and collaboration. We embrace a “yes, and” mentality—sharing ideas, supporting one another, and finding thoughtful ways to help each child and family move forward.

Join Our Team

If you are a pediatric PT with DMI experience and are looking for a practice where collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful relationships are valued, we would love to hear from you.

Learn more about Wetherbee Pediatric Therapy:

https://www.wetherbeepediatrictherapy.com/

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Current California PT license information
• Earliest available start date
• A brief description of your pediatric and DMI experience
• Your Saturday availability

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you open to working on Saturdays?
• Please provide your California PT license number.

License/Certification:

• California Certified Physical Therapy (PT) license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person