Physical Therapist
Racine, WI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Assignment

Location: Racine, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Must hold a current Physical Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital experience required.
• Weekend shifts: 6 weekend days per 13-week assignment.
• No on-call duties.
• Holidays: rotating schedule with regular staff.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles as needed.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred.

Required Credentials & Health Compliance

• Vaccinations:

  • Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted). If negative titer, two doses of MMR vaccine four weeks apart required.
  • Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
  • Proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within last 10 years (no declinations accepted).

• Tuberculosis Screening:

  • Positive IGRA or PPD results required, with chest X-ray within one year showing no infection, plus TB questionnaire completed. Annual TB questionnaire updates required.
  • Two-step PPD or IGRA testing within specified timeframes prior to start.

• Fit Test:

  • Required for all travelers; preferred before start but can be completed onsite. Specific mask types required (3M 1860 Regular, 3M 1860 Small, or 3M 1870+).

• Health Statement:

  • Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

• Drug Screening:

  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually. Must include all specified substances and MRO review if applicable.

Professional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and meet address requirements).
• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Skills checklist for specialty to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; must be rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.
• Employment verification for past seven years required; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Badge photo with white or blue background required (no alterations or filters).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position.
• Specialty years of experience required: Minimum 1 year hospital experience in Physical Therapy.

This position offers a travel contract for approximately 13 weeks in Racine, Wisconsin, with weekend and holiday rotations, requiring a licensed Physical Therapist with hospital experience and compliance with extensive health and professional credentialing standards.