Pediatric Physical Therapy
What Is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Helping Children Move, Grow, and Achieve Their Potential
Pediatric physical therapy helps children develop the motor skills needed for everyday activities, from crawling to walking, running, and jumping. Through therapy in a caring, familiar environment, including the comfort of home, we help children build strength, coordination, and confidence to move independently and safely. We also provide virtual sessions that easily fit into your life!
Personalized Care, Expert Professionals
Caring Clinicians Focused on Each Child’s Development
Our team of dedicated pediatric physical therapists and physical therapy assistants are highly trained and experienced in working with children. Through close collaboration with families and providers, we create a personalized therapy plan designed to address your child’s unique needs, helping them reach developmental milestones and thrive in their daily activities.
Conditions We Address:
- Prematurity
- Disease processes, including cancer
- Musculoskeletal anomalies
- Postural abnormalities such as torticollis
- Developmental delays associated with autism and Down syndrome
- Sensory integration disorders
- Brain or spinal cord injuries
- Injuries from traumatic accidents
- General developmental delays
- Neurological differences such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and stroke
- Postsurgical care
- Heart, muscle, or lung conditions
Specialized Pediatric Physical Therapy Services
Advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy for Every Stage of Growth
Pediatric physical therapy includes a wide range of services aimed at helping children improve movement, strength, and functional abilities. Whether your child needs help with balance, strength, or motor skills, our skilled therapists perform a thorough assessment and create a personalized treatment approach to support their development.
Individualized Physical Therapy Techniques:
- Evaluating your child’s level of performance in critical developmental areas
- Observing how your child moves at home and determining how it could be modified to promote better development
- Developing a personalized plan of treatment alongside the child’s care team
- Using games and learning activities to create age-appropriate self-care routines and habits, play skills, and social/behavioral skills
- Recommending adaptive equipment to facilitate the development of age-appropriate abilities
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FAQ
Pediatric Therapy
Insurance Overview
- Accepted Insurance: Care Options for Kids (COFK) is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and United Healthcare (UHC).
- Marketplace Plans: We are not in-network with commercial plans purchased through HealthCare.gov.
- Medicaid: Accepted as a primary or secondary payer (if primary insurance is commercial).
Billing Overview
If your child does not have Medicaid but is covered by in-network commercial insurance:
- Evaluation: Up to $200
- Treatment Sessions: $125 per session
- Contact your insurance provider for plan-specific coverage and exclusions.
If your child has out-of-network commercial insurance:
- Evaluation: Up to $200
- Treatment Sessions: $125 per session
- Services may apply to out-of-network benefits
- Check with your insurance provider for eligibility and pre-authorization.
If your child is self-pay:
- Evaluation: $200
- Treatment Sessions: $125
COFK uses a secure and private payment system to protect your financial information. Therapy rates may vary slightly by state. Contact us for location-specific information.
- Conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams (HIPAA-compliant)
- Great for families in rural areas or with limited transportation
- Allows continuity during illness or inclement weather
- Requires internet access and a phone, tablet, or computer
In-Person Therapy
- Conducted at an approved location with a licensed therapist
- Location options are discussed during the intake process
Therapy Locations Include:
- Daycares, Head Starts, ABA clinics
- Private schools (with consent)
- With sitters or caregivers (with consent)
- Home-based settings – even with siblings present
- After-school care programs
Location Limitations:
- Therapy is not permitted in public schools during school hours
- Telehealth in group settings (e.g., daycare) requires a caregiver present
Scheduling Factors:
- Greater flexibility improves chances of therapist assignment
- After-school hours (3 PM+) are in high demand
- A caregiver (not necessarily a parent) may attend sessions
Typical Scheduling Windows:
- Daytime: 7 AM – 3 PM (Mon–Fri)
- Afterschool: 3 PM – 7 PM (Mon–Fri)
- Weekends: Limited availability based on therapist schedules
Frequency & Duration:
- Most children attend therapy 1–2 times per week
- Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the therapy type and your child’s individual needs
To begin therapy, Request a Consult. We’ll gather the following:
✅ Child’s availability
✅ Preferred therapy location (in-person or virtual)
✅ Presenting concerns
✅ Insurance details
Next Steps:
- COFK matches your child with an available therapist.
- Therapy orders are requested from your child’s physician (if not already provided).
- If needed, COFK obtains insurance authorization.
- Our team reaches out to schedule the evaluation.
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