Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Lewisburg, PA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

• One Saturday per month, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a compensatory day off during the same week
• Sunday coverage only if needed for orthopedic post-op patients not discharged Saturday (usually covered by other staff)
• Alternative schedule option: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Description

• Work primarily in inpatient rehabilitation therapy
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Pre-screening by clinical team to determine fit; final decision by manager after interview

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as applicable
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) as applicable per unit/job description
• Medication and competency exams as required by profession/specialty
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) for applicable candidates

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search (must be finalized prior to start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) Search completed 3 business days prior to start, renewed every 5 years
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts
• Employment application and most recent resume required
• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Skills checklist required annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific 3M mask models required)
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted
• Vaccination or positive titer documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – full vaccine series or positive titer preferred; declination form required for all candidates
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption during flu season (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption/declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (required for agency only, not by facility)

Facility Policies and Additional Information

• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment
• Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed, including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • Hepatitis B Declination form
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form (preferred within 90 days of start)
• Learning Management System (LMS) modules required for orientation and ongoing education; must be completed on PC/laptop, not mobile devices
• Photo for badge: professional, passport-style headshot required

Time Off and Scheduling Notes

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Holidays as needed
• No call or floating requirements

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Physical Therapist travel/contract position in inpatient rehabilitation.