Outpatient Physical Therapist
Wichita Falls, TX
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: December preferred
Work Schedule: Facility will consider either 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts

Key Requirements and Documentation

Employment & Background Checks

• Background check required within 1 year of start; includes Social Security trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Background check must be renewed annually for contract workers.

Certifications (AHA Only unless otherwise noted)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required as applicable.
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – Required as applicable.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required as applicable.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – Required as applicable.
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required as applicable.
• Tech Cert Verification (National) – Required within 30 days of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Required and updated annually.
• State License Verification – Required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP) – Required within 30 days of start.

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required as applicable.
• General Competency Exam – Required as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start; 2-step PPD or equivalent required.
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates.
• Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions apply for those born before 1957.
• Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions apply for those born before 1957.
• Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions apply for those born before 1957.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination required.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox required.
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start; must have plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination (2025-26): Required between October 1 and May 31; medical or religious exemptions allowed subject to facility review.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required.

Facility-Specific Documents

• Flu Medical or Religious Exemption forms if applicable.
• Parking Policy Acknowledgment.
• Various facility-specific forms related to health records, code of conduct, confidentiality, security agreements, and orientation must be completed prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• I9 or attestation.
• E-Verify or attestation.
• Employment application or resume required.
• Two references within 3 years of start.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Therapy/Rehabilitation position in Wichita Falls, TX, with a preferred December start and a 13-week contract length. The facility offers flexible scheduling options (5x8 or 4x10 shifts). Candidates must meet comprehensive background, certification, health, and competency requirements, including timely completion of physical exams, immunizations, drug testing, and facility-specific documentation.