Outpatient Physical Therapist
Plainview, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Plainview, Texas
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Beds: 49
Trauma Level: Level IV Trauma Center

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Weekends: Not required
• Block Schedules: Yes
• Patient Ratios: 1:1

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy Certification: Verify if required per clinical track
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): If applicable, AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification
• IV Certification: As applicable (LVN/LPN/Other)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): If required
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required every 2 years if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): If required
• State License: Must have valid professional license
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs
• Tech Cert Verification: For allied professionals as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH) as applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year employment in last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually (travel only)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (travel only)

Facility and Job Specifics

• Wear street clothes in OR
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces
• Block scheduling required
• No weekend or on-call requirements

Training and Competency

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Color blind testing if required by unit
• WorkRamp LMS modules required pre-start and annually, including:

  • Core modules by profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, leadership roles
  • Regional core and specialty modules as applicable
• Epic training modules required for certain regions and roles

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgement required (may be required to float to nearby Providence facilities)
• Passport-style badge photo required
• Some state-specific and facility-specific documents and attestations may be required depending on placement location

This position is suitable for first-time travelers and offers a structured schedule with no weekend or on-call duties, ideal for therapists seeking a focused acute care experience in a Level IV trauma center setting.