Outpatient Physical Therapist
Burlington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel/Contract Job - Burlington, North Carolina

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Location: Burlington, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday, Days 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience required in specialty (higher value taken if discrepancies)
• Outpatient experience required
• Variety of experience needed including neuro, ortho, balance, spine, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neuro, ortho, sports medicine
• Vestibular experience preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA or ARC certified
• NC Physical Therapy License required
• EPIC system experience required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with program management)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Additional certifications may include ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, and others depending on specialty and unit

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, criminal, sex offender, federal court, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Transcript/Diploma for highest education (as applicable)
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI Fingerprint Results) required for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions only
• Education verification by a 3rd party required, with strict parameters depending on profession
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start (NC PT license required)
• NURSYS verification for applicable professions within 60 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, methadone, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, oxycodone, propoxyphene)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult vaccine proof required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually (not required for some specialties)
• Physical exam required for some positions (not for 100% remote non-clinical)

Testing & Competencies

• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required for all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers (2 attempts allowed)
• EPIC test required for Allied candidates and RNs (2 attempts allowed, 3rd attempt possible with manager approval)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable (80% passing score)
• Color Blind Testing required (except non-clinical)
• Competency exams required as applicable (80% passing score)

References & Work History

• 2 supervisory references required for clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years required through third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadlines are strict; all documentation must be completed on time
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing pose)
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a diverse outpatient therapy experience with a focus on neuro, ortho, balance, spine, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, and sports medicine. It is suitable for therapists with at least 4 years of experience and is open to first-time travelers. Compliance with extensive documentation, immunization, and testing requirements is mandatory.