Outpatient Physical Therapist
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Odessa, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks
• Outpatient schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Primary focus on outpatient setting with possible flexibility to acute care
• Coverage for weekends/holidays in acute care may be required
• Interview available upon candidate request

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for outpatient PT roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter
• Licensure: Valid Physical Therapist license for Texas
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI accepted (if applicable)
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification) as applicable based on setting and patient population
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check required within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (chest X-ray within 2 years if positive TB test)
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct-April)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N-95 or equivalent)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication (if applicable)
• Documentation:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • I9 or attestation
  • E-Verify or attestation
  • Employment application/resume
  • Skills checklist updated annually
  • Facility-specific documents including standards of conduct, dress code, behavior, HIPAA and safety training modules, and orientation acknowledgements
• References: Two references within 3 years of start required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidate must be prepared for possible acute care coverage including weekends and holidays.
• Time-sensitive requirements (e.g., health documents, background checks) must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing or as specified.
• Facility-specific policies and annual renewals apply.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with outpatient experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Texas with potential acute care flexibility.