Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Manchester, NH
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• NH license required; license pending accepted if obtained by start date
• First-time travelers accepted
• Travelers within 50 miles considered locals (rate adjustment applies)
• Must not have been a former employee of any facility associated with the health system

Job Details

• Visits per day: 6
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8)
• Call: None
• Float: None
• Weekend: Occasional as needed
• Orientation: 10 hours
• Scrubs: Any
• Unit Systems: Epic (medication, documentation, communication)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA Provider only)
• BLS (AHA Provider only)
• PALS (AHA Provider only)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• Tech Certification verification as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (OSHA education)
• State License copy and verification (including NH Med Tech License for GI/Endo Techs if no NH board license)
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 2 years)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for certain units
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (internal requirement)
• Competency Exam (internal requirement)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 48 hours of contract signing for specific units

Background Checks & Authorizations

• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS L3
  • Education Verification (High School acceptable for CNAs)
  • Criminal county searches (excluding NH counties)
  • NH State Police Search and NH Criminal Background Report
  • BEAS (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services) Background Report for NH placements
  • Motor Vehicle Background Check (for Home Health, Hospice, Visiting Nurse roles)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• SSA Release required ASAP
• NH Statewide Release required
• MA CORI required if lived/worked in MA in last 7 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit Mask test annually (N95 or equivalent masks)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (medical/religious exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• TB Questionnaire required for all travelers
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease NOT accepted)
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 14 days prior to start (7-day grace period if pushed)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination required during October 31 – April 1 period (medical/religious exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required (virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed professional)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two current professional references within last 3 years (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist required
• Internal evaluation required annually for travelers with 1+ year tenure
• Photo for badge (passport style, jpeg)
• Proof of auto insurance required for Home Health, Hospice, and Visiting Nurse roles
• Compliance attestation required upon clearance
• Facility-specific waivers for Hepatitis B, Flu (medical and religious), and Tdap as applicable
• New Hampshire BEAS State Registry Results required for NH placements (candidate completes portion 30 days before start)

Notes

• Candidates cannot start with pending background or drug screens (except NH county searches which are not required)
• Pass/fail EKG/Dysrhythmia testing is time sensitive and required for specific units
• Facility does not require annual updates for physical exam, drug screen, or background check, but expiration dates must be tracked
• Candidates with religious or medical exemptions must complete specific waiver forms and provide supporting documentation for approval

This position offers a structured schedule with no call or float requirements, occasional weekends, and a supportive environment for first-time travelers. The role requires compliance with extensive background, certification, and health documentation standards to ensure patient and staff safety.