Acute Care Physical Therapist
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tyler, Texas
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Required
• Charting System: Epic
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • State license (pending license accepted)

Important Notes

• Candidates residing in the following Texas counties are not eligible for this travel contract: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks upon hire
  • Education verification (highest level) required
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source online verification of state license
  • NURSYS verification for applicable licenses
• Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, CPI
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
  • Color Blind Testing (online)
  • Core competency testing annually (for subcontractors)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
  • Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID
  • Complete employment application/resume
  • Unit-specific skills checklist annually
  • 7-year work history verification

Summary

This travel Physical Therapist position in Tyler, Texas requires at least 1 year of experience in therapy/rehabilitation and prior travel experience. The role involves working 5 days a week with Epic charting. Candidates must hold BLS certification and a valid state license (pending accepted). Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams are mandatory. Candidates from certain counties in Texas are excluded from this contract.