Outpatient Physical Therapist
Lexington, Virginia
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Virginia
Contract Length: Up to 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
Weekend Coverage: One weekend shift per month (in acute care setting)
Work Setting: Primarily outpatient with some acute care responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Virginia
• One completed travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Radiologic Technology Registration (ARRT)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or a Master's degree
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Experience in an acute care setting

Job Details

• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience preferred
• Call-Off Policy: Allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Holiday Work: May be required to work one holiday per 13-week contract (rotational basis with staff)
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must meet radius rule criteria based on driver’s license/state ID address)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be provided within 48 hours of signing; address must be within 100 miles of the facility
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check required within 1 year of start date
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education Verification: Verification of highest earned degree required
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year; annual updates required
• Vaccinations/Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Fit Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually (for respirator masks)
• References: Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and acknowledge the facility’s orientation manual prior to start.
• Professional photo required for badge issuance (plain background, no selfies or filters).
• Candidates must complete all new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Facility enforces a radius rule based on the address on the driver’s license/state ID; candidates outside the radius will be canceled.

This position offers a structured schedule with a mix of outpatient and acute care responsibilities, requiring a licensed physical therapist with solid clinical experience and prior travel contract experience.