# Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist

> FutureSoft Consulting Inc · Juneau, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-08-14

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced **Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT)** for a 13-week contract assignment in Juneau, Alaska.

This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with hands-on pediatric experience who is comfortable evaluating and treating children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, mobility, balance, and functional limitations.

Candidates must hold an **active Alaska Physical Therapist license**, have current BLS certification, and possess pediatric Physical Therapy experience. The requisition also calls for at least **1 year of outpatient rehabilitation experience**.

**Key Responsibilities**

·        Evaluate pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and mobility-related conditions.

·        Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, functional limitations, and patient goals.

·        Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility interventions.

·        Assess strength, range of motion, posture, coordination, balance, endurance, and gross motor development.

·        Provide age-appropriate treatment to improve mobility, independence, and functional participation.

·        Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

·        Educate parents and caregivers regarding home exercise programs, positioning, mobility strategies, and developmental goals.

·        Recommend appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or mobility supports when needed.

·        Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, educators, and other members of the care team.

·        Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.

·        Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

·        Follow patient-safety, infection-control, and rehabilitation standards.

·        Manage an assigned outpatient caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care.

**Required Qualifications**

Candidates must have:

·        **Active Alaska Physical Therapist license**

·        Pediatric Physical Therapy experience

·        Minimum **1 year of outpatient rehabilitation experience**

·        Current **Basic Life Support (BLS) certification**

·        Valid driver’s license

·        Strong pediatric assessment and treatment-planning skills

·        Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

·        Strong communication and documentation skills

**Education Requirements**

Candidates must meet one of the following educational pathways:

·        Entry-level **Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy** from an accredited program

**OR**

·        Graduation from an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program at the bachelor’s or master’s level, along with sufficient professional experience and continuing education to meet applicable licensure requirements

**Pediatric Clinical Experience**

Strong candidates should be comfortable treating children with needs related to:

·        Developmental delay

·        Gross motor delay

·        Neuromuscular conditions

·        Orthopedic conditions

·        Balance and coordination deficits

·        Gait abnormalities

·        Muscle weakness

·        Reduced range of motion

·        Mobility limitations

·        Post-surgical rehabilitation

·        Functional movement challenges

**Key Clinical Skills**

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Pediatric Physical Therapy

·        Outpatient rehabilitation

·        Developmental assessment

·        Gross motor assessment

·        Therapeutic exercise

·        Gait training

·        Balance training

·        Neuromuscular re-education

·        Functional mobility

·        Strength and range-of-motion assessment

·        Caregiver education

·        Home exercise programs

·        Assistive devices

·        Progress tracking

·        Clinical documentation

**Preferred Qualifications**

Strong candidates may also have:

·        Pediatric outpatient clinic experience

·        Early intervention experience

·        School-based pediatric therapy experience

·        Neurological rehabilitation experience

·        Orthopedic pediatric rehabilitation experience

·        Experience working with medically complex children

·        Previous travel or contract Physical Therapy experience

·        Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary pediatric teams

**Schedule Requirements**

·        **Flexible schedule**

·        **Five 8-hour shifts per week**

·        **40 hours per week**

·        Exact daily hours may vary based on patient scheduling and department needs.

Candidates should be comfortable with schedule flexibility throughout the assignment.

**Additional Requirements**

·        Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.

·        A valid driver’s license is required.

·        All required licensure and certifications must remain current throughout the assignment.

**Ideal Candidate**

The ideal candidate is an experienced **Pediatric Physical Therapist** who can independently evaluate and treat children while working closely with families and other healthcare professionals.

You should have strong developmental assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a patient-centered approach to helping children improve mobility, function, and independence.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Pediatric Physical Therapist

·        Pediatric Outpatient PT

·        Developmental Physical Therapist

·        Rehabilitation Physical Therapist

·        Travel Physical Therapist

·        Pediatric Rehab Therapist

·        Outpatient Physical Therapist

**Equal Opportunity**

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.

## Apply

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