Physical Therapist Assistant
Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Overview
Join an inpatient pediatric acute and rehabilitation unit serving infants, children, and adolescents. This is a travel position ideal for clinicians with strong pediatric experience seeking to make a direct impact in a dynamic care environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Days: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Duration: 21 weeks
- No call required
Required Qualifications
- California PTA license (pending license with ETA accepted; 60-day reciprocity rule applies)
- BLS certification
- Minimum 6 months inpatient pediatric post-graduate work experience in acute or rehabilitation settings
- Strong pediatrics background (children's hospital experience not required)
- First-time travelers welcome
Clinical Scope
Work with patients across the pediatric age spectrum, addressing conditions including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and post-stroke rehabilitation. You'll provide AROM/AAROM/PROM, gait training, strength assessment, safety education, and adaptive equipment training. Interdisciplinary support includes social services, rapid response teams, and interpretation services.
Additional Details
- Guaranteed hours after call-off policy requirements are met
- Free traveler parking
- May float within the hospital as needed
- Maximum 6 days RTO (return time off)
- Must work 2 of 3 holidays
- Any color scrubs permitted
To Apply
Candidates must confirm RTO upfront and disclose any known compliance barriers at submission.