Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Odessa, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Day shift, 5 days/week, 40 hours/week)
• Call: Sundays for CVA (stroke) patients only
• Weekend Coverage: Every 4th weekend required
• May be floated to Outpatient area as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification) may be required depending on facility needs—refer to job details for applicability

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• 7-year Background Check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript (if applicable)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Notice of Employment
  • Standards of Conduct and Behavior
  • Dress Code Policy Acknowledgement
  • Agency Checklist
  • COVID Declination (if applicable)
  • HIPAA and Fair Warning Quiz Modules (complete within 72 hours of signing)
  • Orientation and Safety Training Modules (complete within 72 hours of signing)
  • Annual TB Questionnaire (updated if >30 days gap)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit Test for approved masks (N-95 Kimberly Clark Technol or Halyard Orange Duckbill), updated annually
• TDAP or TD vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; Chest X-Ray if positive responders within 2 years; annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; plan for completion within 72 hours of signing contract
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or Declination during flu season (Oct-April); mask required if declination submitted
• COVID: Initial series or facility-specific declination required; annual boosters not required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume or employment application
• Annual skills checklist update

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist position in an acute care hospital setting with a day shift schedule. The role involves care for CVA patients with some weekend and call responsibilities. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensing, certification, background, health, and immunization requirements, and complete facility-specific compliance and orientation documentation.