Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Bismarck, ND

Travel independently between school sites and hospital-based outpatient locations within the local area using personal vehicle; occasional coverage for acute care pediatric patients as needed. Why Join Us Work within a well-established, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team including OTs, PTs, STs, and support aides, with mentorship provided for both EMR onboarding and school-based orientation.

Job Title

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location

Bismarck, ND | Outpatient / School-Based

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday, expected 40 hours/week | No on-call, weekends, or holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pediatric physical therapy evaluations and treatments in both school-based and hospital-based outpatient environments, serving patients from birth to 21 years of age
• Perform developmental assessments, orthopedic assessments, gait evaluations, and assess orthotic and adaptive equipment needs
• Participate in IEPs, 504 plans, and triennial evaluations; develop short- and long-term therapy goals in collaboration with school-based case managers and support staff
• Administer standardized assessments including Peabody, Bruininks-Oseretsky, GMFM, and School Function Assessment
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic/One Chart electronic medical record system; provide training to patients, parents, caregivers, and support staff
• Travel independently between school sites and hospital-based outpatient locations within the local area using personal vehicle; occasional coverage for acute care pediatric patients as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physical Therapy
• Active North Dakota Physical Therapist (PT) License required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for healthcare workers required
• Current, valid driver's license and clean driving record required; personal vehicle needed for travel between sites
• Ability to work independently in both school-based and hospital-based outpatient settings
• Must live more than 80 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3 or more years of pediatric physical therapy experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in school-based therapy settings, including familiarity with IEP processes and educational team collaboration
• Proficiency with standardized pediatric assessments (Peabody, Bruininks-Oseretsky, GMFM, School Function Assessment)
• Experience with pediatric therapy equipment such as standers, gait trainers, wheelchairs, and adaptive devices

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-established, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team including OTs, PTs, STs, and support aides, with mentorship provided for both EMR onboarding and school-based orientation
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements