Pediatric Physical Therapist
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,765/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Therapist (2 years)
- Pediatric Physical Therapist (2 years)
Description
Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract
Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Inpatient Rehabilitation setting
- Patient Population: Pediatrics
Contract Details
- Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), 5 days a week
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Average daily caseload: 5-8 patients
- Productivity expectation: 10 half-hour units per day
- Block scheduling accommodation: Yes
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- No floating within or to sister facilities
- Locals accepted, no return-to-office restrictions
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Physical Therapist license in District of Columbia
- Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Physical Therapist experience within the last year
- Completion of at least one travel assignment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Documentation & Compliance Requirements
- Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
- Background checks covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
- Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
- Fit test for N95 or equivalent mask within 1 year, updated annually
- Immunizations and titers required:
- Tdap (within 10 years)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values)
- Hepatitis B series and quantitative antibody titer
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 60 days of start (with additional requirements if positive or new converter)
- 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including marijuana)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
- COVID vaccine or declination required for tracking
- Facility-specific modules and safety acknowledgments must be completed prior to start
Work Environment & Equipment
- Multidisciplinary rehab team model
- Equipment available includes parallel bars, LiteGait, FES, aquatic therapy, wheelchairs, standers, adaptive strollers, and adaptive tricycles
- Dress code: Any scrub color without logos; child-friendly environment
This position does not accept first-time travelers.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Washington, DC
As a Travel Pediatric Physical Therapist in Washington, DC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Washington, DC is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages are generally higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.
- The average high temperature in summer is around 88°F (31°C), while the average low temperature in winter is around 27°F (-3°C).
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Washington, DC, but they may be relatively more expensive due to the high demand in the area.
- Washington, DC is known for its public transportation system, including the Metro rail and bus services.
- The city is also pedestrian-friendly, but owning a car can be convenient for exploring the surrounding areas.
- Washington, DC is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to environmental factors.
- The city has a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- Washington, DC offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, as well as numerous cultural attractions such as museums, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts have access to parks and outdoor spaces within the city.
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