Job Description

ACI Health is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Apple Valley, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

First-timers accepted: Yes
Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? Yes. Local Radius is 50 miles - please reach out to AM for local rate

Responsibilities
Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive physical and developmental assessments to identify motor, mobility, and functional impairments.

Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the child's family and the interdisciplinary team.

Therapeutic Intervention: Provide skilled therapy services using creative, play-based, and evidence-based interventions to improve gross motor skills, strength, balance, coordination, and functional mobility.

Family Education: Educate and train families and caregivers on therapeutic activities and home exercise programs to promote carryover and long-term success.

Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record.

Collaboration: Work effectively with a team of pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and educators to ensure coordinated, holistic care.

Equipment & Devices: Recommend and educate on the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, and assistive devices to improve function and independence.

Skills
Developmental Knowledge: In-depth understanding of child development, pediatric diagnoses, and developmental milestones.

Creativity & Adaptability: Ability to develop engaging, play-based therapy that is motivating for children of all ages.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with children, parents, and fellow professionals.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex motor challenges.

Empathy & Patience: A compassionate, patient, and child-centered approach to care.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in assessment, documentation, and treatment planning.

Years of Experience: 1 year(s)
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:30 - 17:00)
Charting System: Preferred, Epic

Certifications: BLS, CA license

About ACI Health

ACI Health is a dynamic healthcare solutions firm specializing in medical

staffing, hospital program management, and healthcare transformation. Our

team of clinicians, recruiters, and professionals thrives on solving complex

challenges for hospitals, healthcare groups, and government partners.

We are proud to offer opportunities where talented people can grow, learn,

and advance in a supportive culture built on collaboration, integrity, and a

shared commitment to making a difference in healthcare.

By joining ACI Health, you gain access to rewarding roles with leading

healthcare organizations, the chance to develop your skills, and the

opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of patient care.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work,

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