Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Physical Therapist for a travel job in Apple Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 12/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Physical Therapist, Pediatrics. This role provides independent outpatient pediatric physical therapy services in a hospital-based clinic setting. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating pediatric patients with developmental delays, torticollis, cerebral palsy, and orthopedic injuries, with potential support for acute care services when outpatient volume is low.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; anticipated start date is 12/01/2026, with an assignment of up to 26 weeks.
- Required Qualifications:
- Physical Therapist licensure in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- At least 1 year of professional experience
- Pediatric physical therapy experience
- Ability to work independently in outpatient services and perform patient evaluations
- Skills in acute care, adaptive equipment, active and passive range-of-motion exercises, cerebral palsy care, developmental delays, discharge planning, early intervention programs, patient evaluations, home exercise programs, milestone assessments, pain assessments, patient and family education, pediatric care, plans of care, reassessments, scoliosis care, and torticollis care
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Acute care experience
- Pediatric home health or outpatient experience
- Experience treating adults and geriatric patients
- Experience with electronic clinical documentation
- Additional Information:
- The outpatient clinic provides physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services.
- The pediatric caseload primarily includes developmental delays, torticollis, cerebral palsy, and orthopedic injuries.
- Therapists may support acute care services when outpatient volume is low.
- The position requires proficiency and independence in medical-based outpatient therapy rather than school-based therapy.
- Typical daily patient load is approximately 7 patients.
- The role serves infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-10-01
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1304094. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT PEDS Physical Therapist Pediatrics.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus