Per Diem Physical Therapist for Pediatric Children's Hospital
Listed compensation
$48-$58/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- Salary Range: $48.00 - $58.00 HourlyPHYSICAL THERAPIST Are you looking to work for a company who maintains integrity and truly cares for their patients? If you answered yes, then HealthBridge is looking for you! We are hiring candidates who possess enthusiasm, dedication, perseverance, and a strong skillset in this field to join our committed and patient-focused therapy team and community. Position Summary We are looking for a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our rehab team, providing services to patients in our pediatric hospital and outpatient clinic in Orange, California. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge and background in the evaluation and treatment of children recovering from complex medical and neurological diagnosis. Strong communication skills are essential as the PT will coordinate services with other rehab team professionals, nurses, and attending physicians.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Licensure Must be currently licensed in the state of California. A minimum of two years' experience in an acute care setting is required LEARN MORE ABOUT US AT HEALTHBRIDGEKIDS. COM
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to pediatric patients in a hospital and outpatient clinic setting. Coordinate care plans with nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation team members.
Requirements
Must hold a current California physical therapy license. A minimum of two years of experience in an acute care setting is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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