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Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Valid Physical Therapist license in Massachusetts
Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training (mandatory, no exceptions)
Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days prior to start, updated annually (no exemptions allowed)
Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity proof
TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months
Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start, updated if break >6 months
Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including international residence/travel history for last 7 years
Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start
National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
Education verification of highest degree achieved
Social Security Number trace for last 7 years
Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor-level reference
Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
Confirmation of Assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions

Conditional licenses are not accepted
Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start
Shared housing requires signing a housing agreement, updated if assignment break exceeds 35 days
Positive TB test requires documentation of a negative chest x-ray (optional but recommended)
Name change documentation required if legal name differs from credential or profile records

Facility

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1 nurse recommends working with Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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ADDRESS57 Prospect StreetNantucket, MA 02554

As a in Nantucket, MA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Nantucket is significantly higher than the national average due to its status as a popular summer destination.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be challenging to find and may come at a premium due to high demand during the summer season.

Transportation

Nantucket is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and traffic congestion during peak tourist seasons.
Public transportation options are available, including buses and shuttles.

Demographics

Nantucket has a diverse population with a mix of residents and seasonal visitors.
The age range varies, with a significant portion of retirees.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and sun-related conditions.
Nantucket attracts a large population of travel nurses during the summer months.

Things to Do

Nantucket offers an array of seafood restaurants, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as fishing, sailing, and whale watching.
The island also features public parks and gardens for leisurely strolls.

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