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Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

$2,595.72 per week

American Traveler

Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

American Traveler

San Diego, California, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

$2,595.72/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for an inpatient acute and rehab unit, requiring strong pediatric experience and a CA PT license.

Details

  • Inpatient pediatric acute and rehabilitation unit at a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital
  • 5x8 day shift schedule, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • No on-call requirements
  • Epic charting system preferred
  • May be required to float within the hospital

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months of experience required, including 3 months acute care and 3 months pediatric experience
  • Strong pediatric experience required; children's hospital experience not required
  • BLS certification required
  • CA PT license required if applicable, or must have an ETA for when license will post
  • Experience with Epic preferred
  • Familiarity with adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and mobility aids such as crutches, walkers, and Hoyer lifts
  • Skilled in patient assessment, including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, and vital sign monitoring
  • Experience with pediatric-specific conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and milestone assessment preferred

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities include patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, and treatment planning for pediatric patients
  • Specialty population includes neurologic cases such as post-stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
  • Facility is Magnet recognized with Beacon Award Excellence and ranked among the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation
  • Scrubs of any color are accepted
  • Free traveler parking provided
  • Maximum RTO of 6 days must be confirmed upfront
  • 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 becoming eligible to travel
  • Travelers who complete a 1-year assignment must wait 90 days before returning to this health system as a traveler

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8

American Traveler
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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