Pediatric Physical Therapist - Help Kids Reach Their Max Potential

Help kids move, play, grow, and gain confidence - one milestone at a time.

Max Potential Rehabilitation is looking for a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our Kids Clinic in Knoxville, TN.

This is an opportunity for a PT who loves helping children build strength, confidence, mobility, independence, and functional skills in a setting designed around their needs.

At Max Potential, we believe therapy should help every patient move toward a better life. Our team provides individualized care, strong collaboration, and a supportive environment where clinicians can do meaningful work without feeling like they are on an island. 

Why You’ll Love This Role

If you are passionate about pediatric therapy, this role gives you the opportunity to:

• Work directly with children and families in a supportive clinic environment
• Build individualized treatment plans based on each child’s goals, abilities, and developmental needs
• Help children improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, motor skills, and participation in daily activities
• Collaborate with a caring team that values communication, encouragement, and high-quality patient care
• Grow professionally through mentorship, training, and exposure to a variety of pediatric needs

Who You Are

You are a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with children and is motivated by the small victories that create big changes for families. You are patient, creative, encouraging, and able to make therapy feel engaging while still providing skilled, goal-oriented care.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Know how to connect with children in a way that builds trust, confidence, and participation
• Love partnering with families and caregivers to support progress beyond the clinic
• Bring creativity to treatment planning and know how to make therapy feel engaging, purposeful, and fun
• Understand that every child is different and enjoy adapting your approach to meet each child where they are
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and professionalism across children, families, and team members
• Want to be part of a team that values clinical quality, collaboration, and the impact pediatric therapy can have on a child’s life

What You’ll Do

• Turn therapy goals into meaningful, play-based sessions that help kids move, grow, and gain confidence
• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized plans of care that reflect each child’s needs, strengths, and goals
• Help children improve gross motor skills, balance, coordination, gait, mobility, strength, and functional independence
• Celebrate the little wins that become big moments for children and families
• Coach and support caregivers with practical strategies they can carry into home, school, and everyday routines
• Collaborate with a team that values creativity, communication, and high-quality pediatric care
• Keep documentation accurate, timely, and aligned with each child’s plan of care 

Who You Are

You are a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with children and is motivated by the small victories that create big changes for families. You are patient, creative, encouraging, and able to make therapy feel engaging while still providing skilled, goal-oriented care.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Know how to connect with children in a way that builds trust, confidence, and participation
• Love partnering with families and caregivers to support progress beyond the clinic
• Bring creativity to treatment planning and know how to make therapy feel engaging, purposeful, and fun
• Understand that every child is different and enjoy adapting your approach to meet each child where they are
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and professionalism across children, families, and team members
• Want to be part of a team that values clinical quality, collaboration, and the impact pediatric therapy can have on a child’s life

What You’ll Do

• Turn therapy goals into meaningful, play-based sessions that help kids move, grow, and gain confidence
• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized plans of care that reflect each child’s needs, strengths, and goals
• Help children improve gross motor skills, balance, coordination, gait, mobility, strength, and functional independence
• Celebrate the little wins that become big moments for children and families
• Coach and support caregivers with practical strategies they can carry into home, school, and everyday routines
• Collaborate with a team that values creativity, communication, and high-quality pediatric care
• Keep documentation accurate, timely, and aligned with each child’s plan of care

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain one required
• Pediatric experience preferred, but a strong interest in pediatrics will be considered
• Strong communication skills with children, families, and team members
• Compassionate, professional, and collaborative approach to care
• Desire to be part of a team that values high-quality care, connection, and growth

If you are looking for a pediatric PT role where play has purpose, progress is celebrated, and your work makes a lasting difference for children and families, we would love to hear from you.