Outpatient Physical Therapist
Northampton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,448/weekOverview
- Start Date05/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Therapist (2 years)
- Physical Therapist (2 years)
Description
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Job Description
Provide patient care focused on rehabilitation for individuals with special needs to optimize their physical, functional, psychological, social, and emotional well-being.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience
- Specialty: Physical Therapist Outpatient
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level or as per license requirements
- Prior travel experience: Not required
Onboarding and Compliance Requirements
Professional Credentials
- Submission of a recent (within 6 months) color badge photo (no selfies, plain background, no eyeglasses)
- Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
- Two professional references within the last 4 years (minimum one supervisor or above in relevant skillset)
- Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
- Confirmation of Assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for any start date changes
Licensure and Background Checks
- Primary source verification of professional license and certifications within 30 days of start date
- Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including county and international residence/employment history for the last 7 years
- Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date
- Social Security Number trace for the past 7 years
- National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start date and updated annually
- Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually
- Education verification of highest degree achieved
Health and Immunization Requirements
- Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (two MMR vaccines or proof of immunity)
- Tuberculosis screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test) and updated if break >6 months
- Physician health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date and updated if break >6 months
- Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity strongly preferred (optional)
- Tdap vaccination within 10 years preferred (optional)
- If positive TB test, documentation of negative chest x-ray required (optional)
Additional Notes
- Contract length is 13 weeks.
- No prior travel experience required.
- This position requires compliance with multiple background and health screenings prior to start.
- Work schedule includes some variation in start/end times on different days.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Northampton, MA
About
Northampton is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Connecticut River defining the town's eastern border while Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range, is just beyond. Downtown Northampton is rich in history, culture and the arts. It's home to first-rate galleries, museums, bookstores, a thriving music scene, eclectic eateries, breweries and well-preserved buildings dating from the early-18th to the mid-19th centuries. For live theater, film, music, dance and art, the Academy of Music Theater sits within a majestic building that opened in 1891 as the country's first municipally-owned theater. For those looking to further their education, school is a priority in the heart of the Five-College Area. It’s the home of the prestigious Smith College and offers abundant opportunities for lifelong learning.
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