Physical Therapist – Pediatrics
Amergis
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking passionate Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPTs) for a rewarding 6-month contract in pediatric outpatient care. Whether youre a recent graduate ready to make your mark or an experienced PT looking for a new challenge, this position offers a unique blend of hands-on practice, collaborative learning, and growth potential.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing patientevaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services inaccordance with the plan of care developed for each individual patient andphysician’s orders when applicable.
Position Overview:
6-month contract with extension possibilities/converting internal
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Outpatient pediatric care in partner schools (ages 0-21)
Manageable caseload of 5-6 patients daily
Collaborative team of PTs and OTs
Santa Rosa area locations
Why This Role Is Ideal for All Career Stages:
Skill Development : Apply your DPT knowledge in a specialized pediatric setting
Mentorship and Collaboration : Benefit from our structured mentorship program and peer-to-peer learning
Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a schedule that supports your professional growth and personal time
Career Advancement : Opportunities to grow from entry-level to leadership roles
Evidence-Based Practice : Engage in applying and developing best practices in pediatric PT
Your Impact:
Shape young lives through compassionate, expert physical therapy
Contribute fresh perspectives to a team dedicated to innovative pediatric care
Develop your clinical skills in a supportive, patient-focused environment
Compensation and Benefits:
Highly competitive hourly rate (details provided during interview)
Comprehensive benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan, PTO
Professional development allowance and continuing education support
Flexible local or travel-friendly options
Requirements:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
Active California PT license or eligible for licensure
Passion for pediatric care
Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a collaborative team
New graduates: We offer a comprehensive onboarding program to set you up for success! Experienced PTs: Opportunities to lead initiatives and mentor others are available.
Join us in elevating pediatric physical therapy care. Your skills and passion can make a significant impact on our young patients and our practice.
We welcome and encourage applications from new graduates and experienced PTs alike. Your fresh knowledge or years of expertise will contribute to our dynamic team!
Ready to launch or elevate your PT career while transforming young lives? Lets discuss how your unique skills align with this opportunity.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.