Outpatient Physical Therapist
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: PT Outpatient (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: Odessa, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start date on or before March 3
• Outpatient schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Primary focus on outpatient setting with possible flexibility to acute care
• Coverage for weekends/holidays in acute care as needed
• Interview available upon candidate request

Required Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for outpatient PT roles (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses

• State License verification required within 30 days of start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable (as applicable)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - as applicable
• Chemotherapy certification - as applicable
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - as applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable
• National Tech Certification Verification - required within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs (if applicable)
• Competency Exams as applicable by profession

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug testing required (10-panel negative screen within 30 days of start)
• I9 or attestation required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required, updated annually
• Facility-specific documents including Standards of Conduct, Dress Code Policy, Standards of Behavior, COVID declination (if applicable), HIPAA and Fair Warning Quiz, Orientation and Safety Training Modules, Annual TB Questionnaire

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually (N-95 masks accepted; PAPR not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing or as noted:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year; chest X-ray within 2 years if positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct-April); mask required if declination submitted

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Schedule & Work Environment

• Primarily outpatient physical therapy
• Possible acute care coverage including weekends and holidays
• Monday through Thursday full days, Friday half day

This position is suitable for licensed physical therapists interested in a travel contract role with a focus on outpatient therapy and some acute care flexibility. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory.