Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Saint Peter's University Hospital

Job Summary: Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel Contract in New Jersey (New Brunswick)

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Pediatric Physical Therapy - Outpatient)
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 22 weeks (interpreted from 22)
• Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Requires 2 evenings per week until 6:30 or 7:00 PM (flexible scheduling)
  • No weekend shifts
  • No floating required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of pediatric physical therapy outpatient experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Patient Population & Workload

• Patient age range: Birth to mostly elementary age
• Common diagnoses: Autism, developmental delays, torticollis, etc.
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Appointment length: 45 minutes with 15 minutes between appointments for documentation and setup

Documentation & Systems

• Charting system: Web PT

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required for pediatric settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Check if required for specific units
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required for NICU and related units (if applicable)
• State professional license (hard copy required)
• IV Certification (if previously worked in New Jersey hospitals)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the last 7 years, including aliases and jurisdictions
• SAM, OIG, EPLS/GSA searches within 30 days of start
• Physical exam or fit-to-work statement from a physician (no annual update required)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within one year of start; on-site drug screen at assignment start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot within 3 months)
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis C (negative or non-reactive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (deadline applies)

Orientation & Training

• Mandatory hospital orientation required
• Completion of assigned online modules (~8 hours) prior to start
• Possible additional training during orientation (8-12 hours)
• Medication and competency exams required for internal compliance (pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy as applicable)

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any color allowed
• Patient care is 1:1 with structured appointment times
• Flexible scheduling for evening shifts
• No weekend or floating requirements

This position is suitable for pediatric physical therapists with outpatient experience seeking a flexible travel contract in New Jersey. Prior travel experience is not required.