Outpatient Physical Therapist
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Hours may vary as needed

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for outpatient PT roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Certifications & Licenses

• Must have current and valid state license for Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) – confirm with recruiter or job details

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; updated annually
• Education verification (highest level) required
• State-specific checks for Texas including:

  • Texas DADS Employability Status Check (within 30 days of start)
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry Check (within 30 days of start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (PPD or QGold/Tspot accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31), with religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required and must be updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start (no exceptions)

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing (online Ishihara test accepted)
• Pass/fail testing for telemetry nurses (if applicable)
• Skills checklist required and updated annually

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms prior to start, including:

  • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
  • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
  • Patient Centered Pledge
  • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
  • Self Identify Form
  • Relationship to Physician Form
  • Authorization for Background Check
  • Traveler Identification Form
• Review of employee handbook (information only)
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during onboarding
• Parking available for orientation and employment

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume or employment application required

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an outpatient Physical Therapist in Abilene, Texas, with a 13-week contract length. The role requires standard PT licensure and certifications, comprehensive background and health screenings, and compliance with Texas-specific employment checks. Candidates must be prepared to complete various facility-specific documents and orientation requirements prior to starting.

Please confirm all requirements and details with your recruiter before applying.