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

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Weekend coverage: Approximately one weekend per month (in acute care setting)
• Holiday work: May be required to work one holiday per 13-week contract (rotational)
• Work setting: Primarily outpatient with some acute care responsibilities
• Charting system: Epic experience preferred
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates outside a specified radius are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• BLS certification
• ARRT(R) certification
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree
• Experience in an Outpatient setting
• Experience in a Clinic setting
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 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 the past 7 years (must be current within 1 year of start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract 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
• Fit test for mask within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Photo for badge (professional quality, plain background)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• Orientation Safety Manual review and acknowledgment required before start
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completed employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update

Additional Notes

• The facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific access and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing
• Prior travel experience is required: no first-time travelers accepted for this role

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