Outpatient Physical Therapist
Corning, NY
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: Corning, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule options: 4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts
• Patient scheduling: One patient at a time (no double bookings)
• Evaluation time: 1 hour per evaluation
• Follow-ups: 30 minutes standard; 1 hour for complex patients (therapist’s discretion)
• Patient population: Young adults through geriatrics in an outpatient clinic setting
• Focus areas:

  • Orthopedic/musculoskeletal (sports injuries, post-surgical, chronic pain)
  • Neurological (CVA recovery)
  • Geriatric care (fall screens, balance training, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• State License

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 verification
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (high school or college diploma/transcript required; certificates not accepted)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York, 1-year expiration)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Competency exams relevant to specialty
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, job description review, personal appearance policy
• Physical form completed within 90 days of start, signed by provider
• Respirator Fit Test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Immunizations and titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with lab reports or vaccination records)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• COVID vaccination: 2 doses required or approved exemption (booster not required)
• Respirator Safety Clearance prior to start
• Two professional references required
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year, updated annually (as applicable)

Additional Notes

• No double bookings; focus on quality patient care
• Outpatient clinic environment with diverse patient age range and conditions
• Emphasis on orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric therapy skills
• Compliance with New York state-specific training and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for therapists seeking a structured outpatient travel assignment with a focus on musculoskeletal, neurological, and geriatric rehabilitation.