Acute Care Physical Therapist
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Total Hours per Week: 40

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Wisconsin

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for acute care PT roles (confirm with recruiter)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• State-specific caregiver screening for Wisconsin (agency responsibility)
• Two professional references verified within 2 years of start
• Annual skills checklist completion

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative QGold TB test within 1 year of start (Chest X-Ray acceptable if within 60 days)
• Immunization or positive titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October to March)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with expanded opiates within 14 days before start (marijuana positive not disqualifying)

Documentation

• Photo for badge (passport-style, shoulders up, no filters)
• Signed confidentiality statement prior to start
• Compliance checklist completed by agency representative

Additional Notes

• Medication/pharmacology competency exams and other competency exams required as applicable
• Color blindness testing required only if working in dialysis/kidney center (not typical for PT)
• Dosimeter request form not required for this specialty

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist travel contract position in an acute care hospital setting.