Outpatient Physical Therapist
Cortlandt Mnr, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Cortlandt Manor, New York
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 29 weeks
Shift:

• Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering treatments to restore function and prevent disability following injury.
• Outpatient setting with EPIC experience highly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active New York State Physical Therapist (PT) License.
• CPR card preferred.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required.
• Criminal background check required within 6 months prior to assignment.
• Must meet all facility and state compliance requirements including education verification and various background screenings.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing (online and/or in-person if required).
• Competency Exam as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions.
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks required).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if working with pediatrics or children.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Annual TB Questionnaire.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers with booster requirements if low titer.
• Hepatitis B antibody/antigen titers and declination form within 6 months of start.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster requirements if low titer.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana).
• Hepatitis C titer within 6 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 3 – May 31) with no declinations accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions.
• Chain of custody form required with all drug screens.
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start; corrective lenses noted if needed.
• Color blind exam if failed online test twice (in-person Ishihara test required).

Background & History Requirements

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including aliases.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification for degree/certificate and highest education level achieved.
• 20-year employment application and work history verification required (including relevant and non-relevant employment).
• Two professional references within 2 years of start.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to or at start.
• Signed confidentiality agreement, staff attestation, harassment factsheet, and code of conduct as applicable.
• New York State Central Registry (SCR) and Statewide Exclusion List (SEL) forms and results as required.
• Hepatitis B declination form required for all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience is highly preferred.
• This is a full-time equivalent (FTE) leave of absence coverage assignment.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Physical Therapist outpatient travel contract position in New York.