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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Home health physical therapy position
• Manager will accept candidates with no prior home health experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience required in specialty
• Prior travel experience NOT required (first-time travelers accepted)
• NH state license required; candidates with license pending may be accepted if license can be obtained by start date

Work Schedule & Details

• Visits per day: Approximately 6
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8)
• Call: None
• Float: None
• Weekend: Occasional weekends as needed
• Documentation system: Epic
• Orientation: 10 hours
• Scrubs: Any

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a valid New Hampshire license (temporary licenses accepted if valid by start date)
• Required certifications (AHA provider cards accepted where applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – if applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)
• Verification of professional license required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police search required instead)
  • Motor Vehicle Background Check (for those driving to patient homes)
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 14 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, fentanyl, opiates, etc.)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start
• SSA release and statewide releases (NH, MA if applicable) required
• References: Two current professional references within last 3 years, including one supervisor reference
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test annually (not required for PT outpatient candidates)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent) plus TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (no history of disease accepted, only vaccination or titer)
• Flu vaccination required annually during flu season (Oct 31 – Apr 1) with medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation
• Respiratory safety clearance questionnaire required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have ever been employed by any facility associated with this health system are not eligible
• Proof of auto insurance required for those driving to patient homes
• Facility requires photo for badge (passport style, jpeg)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and compliance attestation required
• Pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG/Dysrhythmia) may be required depending on unit assignment

This position is ideal for physical therapists seeking a travel contract in home health with a supportive manager open to candidates new to home health. The role offers a structured schedule with no call or float requirements and occasional weekend work.