Pediatric PT 3 Most Common Settings Comparison Sheet

Heading into pediatrics and not sure how EI, schools, and outpatient actually differ day‑to‑day? This one‑page comparison sheet breaks down the three most common pediatric PT settings in clear, practical terms so you know what to expect before you start.

Inside, you’ll see:

• Typical goals and focus for each setting
• How documentation and “what counts as progress” change across settings
• What clinical instructors tend to look for from students in each environment

Designed for PT students, interns, and new clinicians, this sheet gives you a quick, at‑a‑glance framework you can review before rotations, interviews, or case discussions, so you spend less time guessing and more time thinking like a pediatric clinician.