Travel Pyshical Therapist

Travel Pyshical Therapist ( Raceland, LA) Travel Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Pediatrics

Raceland, Louisiana
Facility:
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness – Raceland
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,305.68

Schedule:

Day Shift | 5x8 Hours

Work Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday, Friday – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Ochsner Health is seeking a Travel Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) for an outpatient therapy setting in Raceland, Louisiana. This role focuses on delivering rehabilitation services to infants, pediatric, and adolescent patients with developmental and neuromuscular conditions.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to support optimal physical development and functional independence.

This opportunity is ideal for therapists with pediatric experience who are passionate about early intervention and improving mobility and developmental outcomes in children.

• Facility:
  Ochsner Therapy & Wellness – Raceland
• Setting:
  Outpatient Pediatric Therapy
• EMR System:
  Epic (preferred)

The facility provides specialized pediatric therapy services and works closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation care.

• Infants
• Pediatric patients
• Adolescents

Patients treated may include those with:

• Developmental delays
• Torticollis
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Toe walking
• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Scoliosis
• Neuromuscular and mobility disorders

• Perform initial evaluations and reassessments for pediatric patients
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
• Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility interventions
• Monitor developmental milestones and progress
• Implement individualized rehabilitation programs
• Educate families on home exercise programs and treatment goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system
• Ensure patient safety and appropriate therapeutic interventions

• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Physical Therapy experience
• BLS Certification
• Active Louisiana Physical Therapist License
• Experience in Outpatient Pediatric Therapy preferred

• Experience with Epic EMR system
• Experience with early intervention programs
• Strong pediatric assessment and developmental therapy skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience in:

• Pediatric rehabilitation and mobility training
• Developmental milestone assessment
• Therapeutic exercise and strengthening programs
• Adaptive equipment and orthotic support
• Neuromuscular rehabilitation
• Patient and family education
• Pediatric safety and injury prevention

Flu Vaccine Required (Medical or Religious Exemptions Allowed)
COVID Vaccine Required (Medical or Religious Exemptions Only)

Orientation: 40 hours
One pre-approved time off request allowed
First-time travel therapists are accepted

Upon accepting the assignment, therapists may be assigned to an emergency response team during severe weather or emergency events. Team members may be required to remain onsite or assist as part of the relief team until the event has passed.

• Competitive weekly compensation
• Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare system
• Supportive pediatric therapy environment
• Gain valuable experience in outpatient pediatric rehabilitation
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team