Pediatric Physical Therapist Resident

. Opportunity to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRidgefield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Opportunity to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients
Complete the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Residency Program as a full-time teammate
Emphasize personalized care and create individualized plans of care
Engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship with flexibility in the treatment approach
Maintain a supportive work environment focusing on authenticity, inclusion, and commitment to exceptional care

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Active PT licensure in current state of practice, prior to Residency start date
Employed as a Full-time Therapist for at least 3 months by Ivy Rehab Network, prior to the program start date.
Required membership in associated professional organization by the start of the residency
Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study
Commitment to taking the ABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) exam at earliest eligibility
Commitment to a minimum of two years of continued employment at Ivy Rehab, post-graduation from program

Comp & perks

Clinical Team Support: Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and peer to peer learning
Limitless CEU Learning: Through subscriptions, on-demand learning, in-person, and live online courses - Ivy offers discounts with preferred education providers and annual CEU reimbursement
Clinical Development Plan: Creating a professional development road map annually
Clinical Career Ladder: Reward and recognition of skill development and accomplishment
Continuing Education Offerings: Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more
Residency and Fellowship Programs: Ivy offers multiple Residency and Fellowship programs to accelerate your clinical development and that lead to specialty certification
Specialty Programs: Ivy’s self-guided programs provide structure and quality education that will lead to specialization in key areas of PT, OT, and SLP

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Hard Skills & Tools

Physical TherapyPediatric careIndividualized care plansMulti-disciplinary collaborationMentorshipIndependent study

Soft Skills

AuthenticityInclusionCommitmentFlexibility

Certifications

Active PT licensureABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS)