Outpatient Physical Therapist
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

PT Outpatient

Location and Assignment

• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (9:00 to 18:00)
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule notes: Hours are discussed during interview. Three 6 pm days are required, and shorter days are negotiable. 5x8 or 4x10 schedules are available.
• Call: Not required
• Weekends: Not required
• Float: Not required

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan
• Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with Orthopedics patients and required Ortho skills
• Experience working with Neuro patients and required Neuro skills

Background and Screening

• Criminal background check: Completed within 45 days of start, with a lifetime search and annual renewal. Includes SSN trace, national criminal search, national sex offender search, statewide searches, education verification, and MVR search for home health. An international search is not required if the candidate signs a statement confirming no crimes committed outside the USA.
• Monthly exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, completed monthly
• Identity and work eligibility: Driver's license or state ID, and E-Verify (I-9 and E-Verify attestation form for APN/sub travelers)
• Name change documentation: Required if documents show a different name

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB screening: One negative PPD or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 30 days of start. Annual TB testing is not required. A TB questionnaire is required annually.
• Drug screen: 10-panel including marijuana/THC, within 30 days of start. Instant or rapid screens are accepted if they meet this panel.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: Two vaccines or a positive titer. Historical immunizations are accepted from a state database or physician's office. Exemptions are not accepted.
• Tdap: Proof of one prior Tdap vaccine
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility declination
• Influenza: Vaccinated or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file by 12/1, for candidates starting after 11/1. Exemption requests are due within 48 hours of signing the contract. Flu season ends 3/31.
• Fit testing: Required for PT/PTAs working in acute care at this location. Outpatient PT/PTAs are not required to have a fit test at certain sites. Fit tests must be completed onsite, and the appointment details must be added to notes.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Professional reference: One reference from a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references are accepted only if they directly supervised the candidate)
• Employment application or resume: Full 7-year work history with no gaps, dated MM/YYYY
• Skills checklist: Required for the applicable unit, updated annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment: Required
• Code of conduct: Review and signed acknowledgment required before start
• Appearance standards policy: Review required before start