Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapist for Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and family-centered care to help children regain function and participation in daily activities.

The position supports collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and educators, while maintaining documentation, safety, and adherence to clinical standards in a pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Education in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New Jersey Physical Therapy license and BLS certification.
• Experience with pediatric populations preferred.
• Strong clinical evaluation and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to educate families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer individualized pediatric physical therapy programs.
• Assess patients and interpret evaluation results.
• Develop goals and treatment plans with family involvement.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Maintain documentation and ensure patient safety.
• Support student training and supervise PTAs as needed.
• Meet productivity and volume expectations.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Clinical reasoning

Family-centered care

Team collaboration

Goal setting

Patient education

Education

Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Per Diem Pediatric Physical Therapist for Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and family-centered care to help children regain function and participation in daily activities.

The position supports collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and educators, while maintaining documentation, safety, and adherence to clinical standards in a pediatric setting.