Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 19 weeks

Job Description

• Outpatient setting only
• Work schedule: 4 shifts per week, each 10 hours long
• Shifts start between 8:00 - 8:30 AM
• Shared housing provided at no cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume entry-level or as per standard for outpatient PT roles
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Completion of FEMA ICS 100 Training (mandatory, no exceptions)
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days of start date (MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred)
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof
  • Influenza vaccine (required during flu season)
  • TB test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot within 3 months of start date
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity (strongly preferred)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
• Criminal background checks including:

  • MGB Criminal Background Check
  • Massachusetts CORI
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid)
• Respirator Fit Test (N95) within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form upon acceptance of assignment
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• Social Security Number trace covering past 7 years

Additional Information

• Must comply with all health and safety requirements prior to and during assignment
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for flu vaccine or N95 fit testing
• Housing agreement required if staying in provided housing

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist seeking a travel assignment in an outpatient setting with a well-structured schedule and comprehensive support including housing.