Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - $2,596 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-764203. 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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