Acute Care Physical Therapist
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Position: Acute Care Physical Therapist
• 1 Year contract, first-timers welcome
• No floating between units
• No on-call required
• No weekend shifts required
• No block schedules required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 379
• Level II Trauma Center

Uniform/Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel (RN, LVN): solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in Children’s Hospital and Women’s Services units)
• Unlicensed personnel (US, CNA, PCA, NT, MT): solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except noted exceptions)

Parking

• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces and designated employee/visitor surface lots

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State professional license(s) as required
• IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other as applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if required)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renew every 2 years if required)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if required)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year employment in last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklists and competency exams as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Competency exams relevant to specialty
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for CNAs in LTC Oregon facilities)
• WorkRamp LMS modules:

  • Core modules for all caregivers (except some non-clinical roles)
  • Specialty and regional modules as applicable
  • Epic training modules (for certain regions and roles)

Additional Notes

• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Passport-style badge photo required
• Some facility-specific documents and attestations may be required depending on placement
• Modules and training must be completed prior to or shortly after start date as assigned

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center acute care setting with a 1:1 patient ratio and no weekend or on-call requirements, ideal for physical therapists seeking travel assignments in Texas.