Travel Pediatric Physical Therapist - $2,947 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for a 13-week outpatient assignment serving both school-based and hospital-based pediatric patients.

Details

• Outpatient pediatric setting covering school-based and hospital-based environments in the Bismarck area
• Patient population ranges from birth to 21 years of age
• Therapist to patient/student ratio is typically 1:1
• Uses Epic/One Chart EMR
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8-hour days, approximately 40 hours per week
• No on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements
• No floating between units; occasional acute care pediatric patient coverage possible
• Travel required between schools and hospital within the Bismarck area

Requirements

• ND PT license required if applicable
• BS in Physical Therapy required
• BLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 3+ years of pediatric PT experience preferred
• Current driver's license and clean driving record required
• Must have own vehicle for travel between school sites and hospital
• Able to work independently in both educational and hospital-based outpatient settings
• Familiarity with Peabody, Bruininks-Oseretsky, GMFM, and School Function Assessment tools preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include pediatric PT evaluations and treatments, developmental and orthopedic assessments, gait evaluations, and orthotic/equipment assessments
• Involves documentation for IEPs, 504 plans, and 3-year evaluations, plus goal setting for patients
• Works closely with school-based case managers, support staff, and vendors for orthotics and DME
• Part of a larger pediatric therapy team including OTs, STs, PTs, aides, and a PT manager
• Mentorship provided for Epic/One Chart training and school-based orientation including schedules, documentation, and equipment
• Occasional coverage for Well Baby Clinic and Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
• Co-treatment sessions with other disciplines as needed
• Business casual dress code required; no blue jeans
• Facility does not accept local candidates residing within 80 miles
• Candidates with prior employment at this health system must disclose it for eligibility review

American Traveler Job ID #P-764274. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

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