Acute Care Physical Therapist
Panama City, FL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Panama City, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday availability as needed
• Acute care setting

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist (PT) license for Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for acute care PT (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive IGRA or PPD results with negative chest X-ray within one year, plus annual TB questionnaire
• Two-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes prior to start
• Varicella immunity documentation or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or state ID (must not be expired and meet address requirements)
• Resume/profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Education verification within 90 days of start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and updates with extensions
• Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations)

Additional Notes

• All vaccinations and health screenings must be up to date and documented as required
• Compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory prior to start
• No declinations accepted for MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with acute care experience seeking a travel assignment in Florida with a 13-week contract.