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Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

One Saturday per month, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a compensatory day off during the same week
Sunday coverage only if needed for orthopedic post-op patients not discharged Saturday (usually covered by other staff)
Alternative schedule option: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Description

Work primarily in inpatient rehabilitation therapy
May care for COVID-19 patients
Pre-screening by clinical team to determine fit; final decision by manager after interview

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Valid Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications & Competencies

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as applicable
Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) as applicable per unit/job description
Medication and competency exams as required by profession/specialty
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) for applicable candidates

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search (must be finalized prior to start)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) Search completed 3 business days prior to start, renewed every 5 years
Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days
Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts
Employment application and most recent resume required
Two professional references within 3 years of start
Skills checklist required annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
Fit mask testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific 3M mask models required)
Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted
Vaccination or positive titer documentation required for:
- Rubeola (Measles) – 2 doses or positive titer
- Mumps – 2 doses or positive titer
- Rubella – 2 doses or positive titer
- Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer
- Hepatitis B – full vaccine series or positive titer preferred; declination form required for all candidates
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start
- Seasonal Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption during flu season (declinations not accepted)
- COVID-19 vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption/declination
Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (required for agency only, not by facility)

Facility Policies and Additional Information

Tobacco and fragrance-free environment
Various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed, including:
- Code of Conduct
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Commitment to Health & Wellness
- Non-Employee Affidavit
- Hepatitis B Declination form
- Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
- Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form (preferred within 90 days of start)
Learning Management System (LMS) modules required for orientation and ongoing education; must be completed on PC/laptop, not mobile devices
Photo for badge: professional, passport-style headshot required

Time Off and Scheduling Notes

Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
Holidays as needed
No call or floating requirements

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Physical Therapist travel/contract position in inpatient rehabilitation.