Outpatient Physical Therapist
Lexington, VA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 days a week, 8 or 10-hour shifts (typical 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; 4x10-hour days (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) available by request)
• Weekend coverage: Approximately once per month (in acute care setting)
• Work setting: Primarily outpatient with some acute care responsibilities
• Charting system experience preferred: Epic
• Holiday work: May be required to work one holiday per 13-week contract (rotational)
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates not accepted (radius restrictions apply)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• One completed travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (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

• 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 required
• Background check: 7-year history check within 1 year of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Additional background screenings: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit test for masks within 1 year of start, updated annually (if applicable)
• Photo for badge (professional quality, plain background)
• Completion of facility-specific new hire paperwork and compliance documents prior to start
• References: Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Call-off policy: Facility may call off one shift per two weeks
• Orientation: Candidate must review and acknowledge the contract staff orientation manual prior to start
• Prior travel experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)

This position is ideal for experienced physical therapists with outpatient and acute care backgrounds who hold or can quickly obtain a Virginia PT license and are comfortable with travel contract assignments.