Outpatient Physical Therapist
Lexington, VA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
Weekend Coverage: One weekend per month (in acute care setting)
Work Setting: Primarily outpatient with some acute care responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• One completed travel assignment
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Radiologic Technology Registration (ARRT) (R)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience in an Outpatient setting

Job Details

• Charting System: Epic experience preferred
• Call-Off Policy: Allowed 1 shift off per 2 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: May be required to work one holiday per 13-week contract (rotational)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with an address within 100 miles of the facility (required within 48 hours of signing)
• E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year background check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years) within 1 year of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) or chest X-ray if previously positive, updated annually
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or mask and declination form during flu season
• Fit test for respirator masks within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for students)
• Professional photo for badge (no selfies or filters)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application/resume

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and acknowledge the contract staff orientation manual prior to start
• VA State Police Search will be completed onsite on the first day of orientation for applicable candidates; no pre-start action required
• Candidates must be prepared for monthly weekend coverage in the acute care setting
• Prior travel experience is required: first-time travelers are not accepted for this role

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with limited weekend and holiday requirements, primarily in an outpatient setting with some acute care exposure. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia PT license and have relevant outpatient and acute care experience.