Outpatient Physical Therapist
Nashua, New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PT Outpatient - Therapy/Rehabilitation

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Therapy/Rehabilitation)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)
• Required Certifications:

  • New Hampshire State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider only
• Additional preferred/required certifications may include ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), depending on unit assignment

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Shift:

  • Monday/Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: May need to cover shifts at downtown rehab location for FMLA coverage
• Weekend Requirement: None

Systems Used

• Epic (for medication, documentation, communication)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry Search
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS L3
  • Education Verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties)
  • State of NH Criminal Background Report
  • BEAS (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services) Background Report for NH placements
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 14 days prior to start (with a 7-day grace period)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required for all clinical travelers
• Two current professional references within last 3 years (one must be from a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccination required annually (October 31 – April 1), with medical or religious exemptions allowed via facility-specific waiver forms
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years required; exemptions allowed with documentation
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start; 2-step PPD or equivalent required
• TB Questionnaire required for all travelers
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease NOT accepted)
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required
• Annual fit mask test required for clinical candidates (except PT Outpatient)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• SSA release and state-specific releases (NH, MA if applicable) required
• Facility requires copies of professional licenses and verification
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Dysrhythmia) required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (OSHA education) required
• Photo for badge (passport style, jpeg) required
• Proof of auto insurance required if applicable (Home Health, Hospice, Visiting Nurse)
• Various exemption forms for flu and Tdap vaccines available for medical or religious reasons

Important Notes

• Travelers who have ever been former employees of the associated health system are not considered
• Background checks cannot be pending at start (except NH county searches which are not required)
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date

This position offers a structured outpatient therapy schedule with no weekend or call requirements, suitable for therapists with at least 1 year of experience and appropriate licensure in New Hampshire. Prior travel experience is not required, making it accessible for first-time travel therapists.