Pediatric Physical Therapist
Rockville, Maryland
The Outpatient Center

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Setting: Outpatient

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Preferred Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM; open to 5 days/week if needed
• Hours per Week: 40 (scheduled 5x8-hour days)
• Daily Caseload: 6-7 patients
• Patient Population: Pediatrics
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Productivity Expectation: Bill 25 hours/week (scheduled 29 hours/week)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 6 days off; if a full week off is taken, an extra week must be added at the end of the contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Physical Therapist experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic within a teaching hospital setting
• Multidisciplinary therapy team model
• Equipment available includes parallel bars, LiteGait, and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification, and others
• Education verification or transcript/diploma accepted if verification pending
• Professional license primary source verification
• 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 with lab values and reference ranges for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series and quantitative antibody titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• 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 safety and orientation acknowledgements
• Professional references: 2 within past 2 years, preferably supervisors/managers, cannot be pending at start
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Notes

• Orientation and competency exams are required
• Medication billing expectations and documentation proficiency with Cerner system
• Must be able to meet productivity and scheduling requirements
• No pay or billing rate information included per guidelines

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric outpatient rehab setting with a supportive multidisciplinary team and access to advanced therapy equipment.