Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and AK PT License eligibility.

Details

• Inpatient and outpatient pediatric physical therapy at a Magnet, Level II Trauma acute care hospital
• Day shift schedule, either 4x10 (7:00-17:00) or 5x8 hours, traveler's choice
• Some weekend shifts required, approximately 1-2 per month
• No on-call requirements
• 13 or 26 week assignment length, traveler's choice
• Uses Epic for charting
• Candidates will float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of pediatric physical therapy experience required, 2 years preferred
• BLS certification required
• AK PT License required (license required if applicable)
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with pediatric populations including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, spina bifida, torticollis, and scoliosis preferred
• Experience with neurologic conditions such as concussion, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Skilled in patient assessment including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, sensory response, and pain assessment
• Proficiency with adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts
• Experience with modalities including moist heat, TENS, and ultrasound preferred
• Strong documentation skills including evaluations, care plans, and reassessments

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include pediatric assessment, individualized treatment planning, milestone assessments, and patient/family education
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year
• Scrubs provided by facility
• First-time travelers accepted with 2 years of experience
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work a maximum of 1 calendar year per assignment before requiring a 6-month break prior to returning to the same facility
• Facility only accepts Hep B vaccination; titers or declinations not accepted
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• RTO requests are considered individually upon offer and must be submitted at time of application