Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist
Fayetteville, GA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Therapy/Rehabilitation Position

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Facility: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Hospital System: Piedmont Healthcare

Job Requirements & Details

• License: Must have Georgia state license in hand at time of submission.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years required; first-time travelers accepted.
• Unit Diagnoses: Includes arthritis, fractures, stroke, cancer, pneumonia, sepsis, respiratory failure, renal disease, heart failure, colon surgery, and more.
• Schedule:

  • Weekend shifts initially required approximately 6 weeks (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat)
  • Then one weekend day every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Contract Length: 10 weeks
• Holidays: Travelers expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation; full compliance required to start on time or assignment start will be delayed by 2 weeks
• Locals: Accepted at same rate

Certifications & Competencies Required

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Georgia State License verification within 30 days prior to start (required for CRTs & RRTs)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for RNs/RRTs/CRTs in specific specialties
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required except for Microbiology and Med Techs
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for RNs in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Check specialty requirements
  • CEUs - Required for Mammography techs (15 CEUs in last 3 years)
  • Tech Cert Verification - Allied annual license verification if applicable
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) annually within 30 days prior to start

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for lab work)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, Cardiac step-down, etc.; max 3 attempts allowed)
  • General Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be required
  • Hepatitis B: Series, antibody titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or declination for 2024-25 season
  • COVID Vaccine: Required or declination for 2024-25 season
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
• References: Two clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Facility Specific Documents & Policies

• Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement - must review and sign prior to start
• Dress and Professional Appearance Policy - must review
• Mammography techs require additional certifications and documentation (Mammo Training, 3D Mammography, Digital Cert, documentation of 200 mammography exams in last 2 years)
• Delineation of Privileges required only for CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant and RNFA specialties

Additional Notes

• Manager review of candidate profile and schedule fit within 48 hours of confirmation
• Maximum 7-day Return to Office (RTO) guideline
• Compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced therapy/rehabilitation professionals licensed in Georgia, with a focus on a variety of patient diagnoses and a structured weekend schedule. Full compliance with certifications, health screenings, and facility policies is essential.