Pediatric Physical Therapist
Toms River, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel/Contract Position

Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Facility: Children's Specialized Hospital Outpatient Center
Hospital System: RWJBarnabas Health
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule Options: 4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts available
• No weekend shifts required
• Holidays depend on department needs
• Block scheduling available
• First-time travelers accepted
• Patient Mix: Pediatrics Acute Care, Rehab/SNF experience required
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Must hold a valid New Jersey or Compact Physical Therapist (PT) License at time of submission
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable. Required for all RNs and many tech roles.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain adult critical care units and managers; not required for this pediatric-focused role unless specified.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for pediatric units such as ED, PICU, and outpatient surgery.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU, L&D, Mother-Baby units; likely relevant for pediatric rehab settings.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs for non-violent de-escalation certification.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RNs and LPNs within 1 year of start.
• Color Blind Testing: Required within 1 year of start if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Competency Exams: Including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for applicable units.
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific unit assignments; confirm with program coordinator.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Required within 3 months of start; specific protocols for positive TB history.
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start, must clear candidate for essential job functions and communicable disease free.
• Flu Vaccination or Exemption: Mandatory annually; exemptions require documentation and mask-wearing during flu season.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel urine drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Fit Test: Required on-site for respirator use; facial hair must be shaved unless accommodation is approved.
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire: Required if job tasks involve glove use; accommodations provided if needed.
• Respiratory Medical Clearance: Required prior to start; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination required for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.

Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check: Criminal background check required within 30 days of start; no open cases allowed.
• Employment Application/Resume: Must include 7 years of work history with all gaps accounted for.
• References: Two references required within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed and updated annually.
• State License Verification: Must match legal name with suffixes; proof of name change required if applicable.
• E-Verify: Required for clearance.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required if no valid competency exams on file.
• Annual Education Sign-Off: Must be completed prior to start and updated annually.
• Vendor Medical Clearance Form: Required if history of positive TB.
• Fit Mask Questionnaire: Must be completed within 48 hours of confirmation.

Additional Notes

• RWJBarnabas Health requires strict adherence to all credentialing, health, and safety protocols.
• Candidates switching between RWJ sites with less than 30 days gap may have some documentation accepted from previous assignments.
• Facility-specific orientation and training (e.g., Baxter Orientation for RNs) may be required.
• Block scheduling and no weekend shifts make this position suitable for those seeking predictable work hours.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with pediatric rehab experience seeking a travel contract role in a reputable hospital system with comprehensive support and clear credentialing requirements.