Outpatient Physical Therapist
Paoli, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Travel/Contract Therapy/Rehabilitation Job in Paoli, Indiana

Job Details

• Location: Paoli, Indiana
• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• Work Schedule:

  • Preferred Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • May consider Tuesday-Thursday, 7:15 AM - 6:30 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Unit and Patient Population

• Med/Surg inpatient unit
• Common diagnoses: UTI, CVA, generalized weakness, COPD, pneumonia
• Patient population: Primarily outpatient with some inpatient care

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to start new contracts at this facility except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS), who are exempt from this restriction.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (AHA NRP only)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• TNCC (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (as required per unit)
• State License verification (must be current and verified within 30 days before start)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score)
• Unit Competency Exam

Required Background and Documentation

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years lived/worked history
  • SSN Trace
  • County Criminal
  • Statewide
  • National Sex Offender
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official and clear copy)
• Education Verification (completed by 3rd party)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years, must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above (team lead acceptable for Allied)
• Employment Application: Current with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Completed within 12 months and updated annually
• Application must cover 7 years with all gaps accounted for

Required Health Documents and Immunizations

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms and packets prior to start (e.g., Look of Assurance, Compliance Checklist, Confidentiality Agreement)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA
• Personal or Auto Insurance proof if under Hospice specialty (not applicable here)
• IU Health Fast Track Slide Packet and Signature Forms (time sensitive)

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.