Outpatient Physical Therapist
Point Pleasant, WV
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel/Contract Job - Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Setting

• Hospital Based Outpatient Therapy
• Average of 8 patients per day
• Outpatient coverage with Swing/Inpatient coverage as needed
• Facility Type: Outpatient Physical Therapy – Hospital Based
• Total Staffed Beds: 49
• Charting Systems: Meditech Expanse (Inpatient/Swing), ReDoc (Outpatient)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, as required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as required
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• Tech Certification Verification (for Allied Professionals)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) must be carried during hours of service
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for every contract renewal
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for every contract renewal
• Competency Exams including Medication/Pharmacology competency
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test (two-step PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 6 months of hire; follow-up chest X-ray if positive
  • Annual TB Questionnaire
  • Rubeola (Measles) – titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps – titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella – titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella – titer or 2 vaccines
  • Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of hire (does not require annual update)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination/Documentation (flu season 10/1 – 3/31; medical/religious exemptions allowed with documentation)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for therapy/rehabilitation roles (verify with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Performance evaluations if previously worked with the system over 1 year
• Internal evaluations if previously worked with the system over 2 years
• Complete employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist for applicable unit

This position is suitable for therapists seeking a hospital-based outpatient therapy role with some inpatient coverage flexibility, requiring standard healthcare certifications and compliance with thorough background and health documentation.