Pediatric Physical Therapist (contract)

Palm Careers; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Provided

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for a private outpatient facility along the Monterey Bay coastline. You will deliver individualized therapy to babies through adolescents, helping improve mobility and development in a compassionate team setting.

Shifts are flexible (3/12 or 4/10s). This full-time role offers no weekends and a generous benefits package, with a 13–26 week coverage term.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Pediatric specialization or experience working with children.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Strong understanding of children's growth and development.
• Passion for helping children achieve optimal mobility and physical well-being.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, consult, and provide individualized treatment plans based on the physical needs of pediatric patients.
• Specialize in understanding children's expected growth and development.
• Assist children in enhancing mobility to safely participate in various activities at home, in the community, classroom, and on the playground.
• Focus on teaching essential movement activities such as crawling, walking, running, playing games, participating in sports, and other physical activities.
• Improve children's body dynamics, gait pattern, balance, strength, and coordination.
• Assess positioning, ergonomics, and make recommendations for orthotics, mobility aids to facilitate safe access to different environments.

Skills

Pediatrics

Mobility training

Gait assessment

Growth & development

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Seeking Pediatric Physical Therapist for a facility located along the picturistic coast of Monterey Bay area.

If you are a Physical Therapist with strong Pediatrics this is a great oppurtunity to work and help a compassionte team that strives to make a difference in the lives of children text or call today?

The facility is located along the picturesque coastal line of Monterey Bay that is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich marine life, and historical significance!

As a PT you will work in a private outpatient setting that provides individual therapy for babies through adults and offers social& Little One's classes for children aged 3-12 years old.

Shifts; Can be flexible with 3/12 or 4/10s

Full Time, no weekends and MANY Benefits Provided

Coverage term : 13 to 26 weeks

Very competative pay with reimberstable expenses.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, consult, and provide individualized treatment plans based on the physical needs of pediatric patients.
• Specialize in understanding children's expected growth and development.
• Assist children in enhancing mobility to safely participate in various activities at home, in the community, classroom, and on the playground.
• Focus on teaching essential movement activities such as crawling, walking, running, playing games, participating in sports, and other physical activities.
• Improve children's body dynamics, gait pattern, balance, strength, and coordination.
• Assess positioning, ergonomics, and make recommendations for orthotics, mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, TheraTogs, inserts, other supports) to facilitate safe access to different environments.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Pediatric specialization or experience working with children.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Strong understanding of children's growth and development.
• Passion for helping children achieve optimal mobility and physical well-being.