Inpatient/Outpatient Physical Therapist
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient

Location: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Tuesday to Saturday

  • Tuesday to Thursday: outpatient
  • Friday to Saturday: inpatient
• Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (split between inpatient and outpatient)
• Shared housing available (no pets or guests allowed)
• Car required for the position
• Current flu vaccine required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license for Massachusetts (no conditional licenses accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred)
• Documentation of required immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Flu vaccine (no exemptions allowed)
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
  • TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
  • N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually
  • Physician health statement within 365 days of start date
  • Documentation of two measles vaccines, two mumps vaccines, and one rubella vaccine or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity
• Criminal background checks including:

  • Massachusetts CORI
  • National sex offender registry
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid lists)
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two professional references within 4 years (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset)
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required)
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• Social Security Number trace covering past 7 years

Additional Information

• Must comply with all health and safety requirements including annual updates of immunizations and screenings
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Specialty years of experience requirement is not specified; standard Physical Therapist qualifications apply

Summary

This is a travel Physical Therapist position with a 12-week contract in Massachusetts, requiring inpatient and outpatient care. The role demands compliance with extensive health, safety, and credentialing requirements, including immunizations, licensure, and background checks. Shared housing is available, and a car is necessary. Flu vaccination is mandatory with no exemptions.