Physical Therapy
As an experienced physical therapist, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers you the opportunity to realize the incredible difference you can make in the lives of children and their families. You'll quickly recognize the impact our level of commitment and multitude of resources can make in your career.
As part of the largest pediatric physical therapy program in the region, with a network of satellite locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you'll thrive and grow in a large, dynamic environment. You will also work among a group of experienced physical therapists as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Make a choice
You'll enjoy the flexibility of professional opportunities in a rotation system, which allows you to care for patients in acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient settings.
Being a part of the physical therapy department at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia also means the opportunity to choose your own career path. Our department's clinical ladder helps you develop skills in mentoring and supervising as your experience grows and your desire allows.
Make a difference
Learning, growing, thriving and helping make being a physical therapist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia exciting and unique. While making a difference in the life of a child, you can also make a difference in your own life, with enriching opportunities and generous benefits. You'll find significant opportunities for professional skill development with continuing education available through inservices called Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy. And you can gain experience mentoring graduate students and clinical fellows from a variety of healthcare professions. We also have an active student program including affiliations with 12 area universities.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is at the forefront of pediatric healthcare and major research initiatives. As a member of our department, you'll be invited to participate in groundbreaking research projects in your field.
