Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Nantucket, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,296/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration15 weeks
- SettingOutpatient
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 15 weeks
Job Description
- Outpatient setting only
- Work schedule: 4 shifts per week, each 10 hours long
- Shifts start between 8:00 and 8:30 AM
- Shared housing provided at no cost
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
- Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross
Required Credentials and Compliance
- Professional license verification and primary source verification required (no conditional licenses accepted)
- Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training prior to onboarding
- Criminal background check, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks, within 45 days prior to start
- Education verification of highest degree achieved
- Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years of work experience
- Two professional references within the last 4 years (minimum one supervisor-level)
- Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
- Health and immunization requirements including:
- TB test within 3 months of start date (or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test)
- MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
- Physician health statement within 1 year of start date
- N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start date, updated annually (no exemptions allowed)
- Criminal and exclusion checks including OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists
- Background checks and credential verifications must be updated if there is a break in assignment greater than 6 months
Additional Information
- Housing agreement form required if staying in provided housing, with updates required if there is a break of 35 days or more
- Some optional but strongly preferred immunizations include Hepatitis B and Tdap vaccines
- Positive TB test requires a negative chest X-ray report
- No onsite fit testing available; must be completed prior to start or at designated locations if assignment is extended
Notes for Candidates
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
- Candidates must be prepared to comply with all credentialing, health, and background requirements before starting the assignment
- This is a long-term outpatient physical therapy role with a consistent daytime schedule and housing support provided
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist outpatient position in Nantucket, MA.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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About Nantucket, MA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Nantucket, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Nantucket is significantly higher than the national average due to its status as a popular summer destination.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-30°F.
- Short term rentals can be challenging to find and may come at a premium due to high demand during the summer season.
- Nantucket is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and traffic congestion during peak tourist seasons.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and shuttles.
- Nantucket has a diverse population with a mix of residents and seasonal visitors.
- The age range varies, with a significant portion of retirees.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and sun-related conditions.
- Nantucket attracts a large population of travel nurses during the summer months.
- Nantucket offers an array of seafood restaurants, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as fishing, sailing, and whale watching.
- The island also features public parks and gardens for leisurely strolls.
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