Pediatric Physical Therapist
Washington, District of Columbia
The HSC Pediatric Center

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Setting: Inpatient Rehab
Patient Population: Pediatrics
Shift: Day
Daily Caseload: 5-8 patients
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP
First-time Travelers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
Weekend Requirement: No
On-Call Requirement: No
Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
Block Schedule: Accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes
Documentation System: Cerner
Productivity Expectations: 10 half-hour units per day
Special Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required based on unit/specialty
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required based on unit/specialty
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Required based on unit/specialty
• Chemotherapy certification - Required based on unit/specialty
• State License - Professional license copy required before start, with primary source verification
• National Tech Certification Verification (for allied professionals)
• Other facility-required certifications and acknowledgements (e.g., Orientation Safety Manual, Pass/Fail Testing where applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification required (transcript/diploma accepted if pending)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references dated within past two years (cannot pend for start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start including Latex Allergy Information
• Fit test for N95 or equivalent mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD and DTap not accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 60 days of start or chest x-ray if previously positive
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values
• Hepatitis B series and quantitative surface antibody titer with lab values; declination form if declining
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start including marijuana
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination required for tracking purposes
• Latex questionnaire if allergy info not included on physical exam

Facility & Job Highlights

• Multidisciplinary rehab team environment
• Equipment available includes parallel bars, LiteGait, FES, aquatic therapy, wheelchairs, standers, adaptive strollers, and tricycles
• Dress code: Any scrub color allowed, no logos, child-friendly environment

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No floating to other units or sister facilities
• Block scheduling is accommodated
• Locals are accepted for this travel/contract position

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric physical therapists with prior travel contract experience seeking a multidisciplinary inpatient rehab setting focused on pediatric patients.