Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

American Traveler

San Diego, California, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 21

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

$2,656.06/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatrics Physical Therapist for an inpatient acute and rehab unit, requiring 6 months of strong pediatric experience.

Details

• Inpatient pediatric acute and rehabilitation unit setting
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Tuesday through Saturday
• Epic charting system preferred
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of inpatient pediatric post-graduate experience in acute or rehab settings
• Strong pediatric experience required, though children's hospital experience is not mandatory
• BLS certification required
• CA PT license required; license required if applicable, with 60-day practice rule available for out-of-state licensees obtaining CA licensure
• Experience with pediatric assessment, adaptive equipment, and mobility devices (crutches, gait belt, walkers, Hoyer lift, sliding boards)
• Knowledge of pediatric conditions including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and milestone assessment
• Experience with E-stim modality preferred
• Experience with post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred

Additional Information

• Facility recognized as a Top 10 Children's Hospital, Magnet facility, Beacon Award Excellence recipient, teaching facility, and Level 1 trauma center
• Scrub color is flexible, any color accepted
• Candidates may be required to float within the hospital
• Maximum RTO of 6 days must be confirmed upfront
• Traveler is required to work 2 out of 3 holidays
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• Free traveler parking provided