Interested in a career in pediatric physical therapy, but haven't yet enrolled in a physical therapy or physical therapy assistant program?
Visit APTA's Careers in Physical Therapy to learn more. (This podcast may also be of interest: Career paths available within the PT profession.)
Are you a physical therapy student, physical therapist, or physical therapist assistant interested in pursuing a career in pediatric physical therapy? Here are some ideas to get you there:
Seek out pediatric continuing education
Pursue specialized pediatric PT continuing education from APTA Pediatrics
- APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference (AC): A multi-track conference offering more than 60 sessions and geared to every level and practice area of pediatric physical therapy, including a track for PCS prep, programming for students and new professionals, preconference courses, and an exhibit hall.
- Innovations in School-based Practice: A course for physical therapists who provide related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Advanced Clinical Practice in Pediatrics: A course geared for experienced pediatric physical therapists who have a desire to investigate current theories and evidence-based practice across settings.
- APTA's Combined Sections Meeting: For 30+ years, APTA has facilitated this conference in which each specialty section plans a track.
- Online Courses: APTA Pediatrics hosts a number of online courses, including quarterly “Pediatric Physical Therapy: Beyond the Read” (text-based journal courses), the Residency & Fellowship Consortium, the Knowledge Broker Network (KBNet), and a number of on-demand informational webinars.
Hone your skills
- Join the APTA Pediatrics Mentoring Program
- Become a Pediatric Certified Specialist
- Pursue the Physical Therapist Assistant Advance Proficiency Pathway in Pediatrics
- Explore pediatric Residency and Fellowship Programs
- Pursue your DPT or PhD
- Become a credentialed clinical instructor
Further your career
- Peruse job listings and upload your resume via the APTA Pediatrics Career Center
More questions? Want to speak with an APTA Pediatrics leader? Contact info@pediatricapta.org.