Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Covington, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Covington, Georgia
Setting: Hospital-based Outpatient Clinic with a heavy orthopedic population (80%) including TKA, THR, RCR, ACL repair, post-stroke rehab, and patients with functional deficits from various diseases.

Schedule & Work Details

• Days: Monday to Friday
• Weekends: None
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Job Expectations

• Must work major holidays if they fall during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Full compliance with onboarding and credentialing required to start on time
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Credentials & Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

• State License (Georgia) verification required
• Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on specialty track
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, EFM) may be required depending on specialty and clinical area—refer to clinical track guidelines

Background & Education

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and other standard checks
• Education verification required; diplomas or transcripts may be needed
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols if prior positive)
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs (Aya requirement)
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Orientation and onboarding compliance is critical; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient orthopedic and rehabilitation setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.