Outpatient Physical Therapist
Nantucket, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,296/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 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: 13 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 American Red Cross
- Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training
Experience
- Specialty: Physical Therapist Outpatient
- Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for outpatient PT roles (confirm with recruiter)
- No prior travel experience explicitly required
Onboarding & Compliance Requirements
- Professional license verification and primary source validation required within 30 days of start
- Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training mandatory before onboarding
- Criminal background check, Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender check, and exclusion checks required within specified timeframes
- Submission of resume with past 7 years of work experience and 2 professional references (minimum 1 supervisor-level)
- Skills checklist completion within 1 year of submission
- Health documentation including:
- TB test within 3 months of start date (or negative blood test alternative)
- MMR vaccination or immunity proof
- Physician health statement within 1 year
- Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year (no exemptions allowed)
- Other immunizations and health screenings as preferred or required (Hepatitis B, Tdap)
Additional Notes
- Housing agreement form required if staying in provided housing, especially if there is a break of 35 days or more during assignment
- All background and health documentation must be current and updated if there is a break in assignment longer than 6 months
- No conditional licenses accepted for Massachusetts PT license
This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist seeking an outpatient role with a defined schedule and housing support in a Massachusetts coastal community.
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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